Port Elizabeth: Production Manager

Key Responsibilities As the Production Manager , you will be responsible for ensuring that all production processes are efficient, cost-effective, and meet both company and customer requirements. You will oversee the daily operations, ensuring production objectives, targets, and quality standards are met. Your key responsibilities will include: Coordinating and managing all production staff to ensure timely and high-quality production. Conducting regular meetings with machine setters to resolve issues, share information, and improve performance. Setting production targets (e.g., scrap %, absenteeism %, cycle time) and ensuring they are consistently met. Managing production schedules and resources to optimize the use of equipment and personnel. Ensuring all production work instructions (including flow charts, setting sheets, inspection instructions, etc.) are up to date and followed. Overseeing the ordering of raw materials and ensuring they are available when needed. Maintaining adherence to quality management and environmental systems, as well as ensuring workplace safety. Identifying and implementing continuous improvements in production processes, equipment, and tooling. Conducting periodic reviews to ensure production activities align with procedures and work instructions. Collaborating with the quality department to review and address non-conforming products and implement corrective actions. Providing leadership when the General Manager is unavailable, ensuring smooth operations. Analyzing performance data and preparing reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs). Ensuring compliance with relevant safety, quality, and environmental standards. Supervising and training production staff, identifying skills gaps, and ensuring the team is well-equipped to meet production goals. What We Are Looking For Qualifications : Minimum of a Grade 12 Certificate . Degree or Diploma in Manufacturing/Engineering or a related field would be advantageous. Experience : At least 5 years experience in injection moulding machine setting and optimization. At least 3 years of supervisory experience in a production or manufacturing environment. Proven experience in plastics manufacturing or similar industries is preferred. Technical Skills : Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint . Experience with databases and management data reporting. Strong knowledge of production processes , quality management systems (QMS) , and environmental management systems (EMS) . Experience in problem-solving techniques and identifying process improvements. Behavioral Skills : Strong leadership and people management skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Attention to detail and high organizational skills. Ability to manage high-pressure situations and make quick, informed decisions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Key Attributes Strong leadership capabilities with a focus on driving team performance and quality. Analytical mindset with the ability to assess production performance and implement improvements. Highly proactive, results-driven, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities. A strong focus on health and safety, ensuring compliance with relevant standards. Ability to handle after-hours calls and production-related emergencies as needed. Additional Information Work Environment : High-pressure, fast-paced, with diverse products and potential after-hours call-outs. Some exposure to lead-based products, chemicals, and cleaning agents. Important Contacts : Collaboration with customers, department managers, machine setters, warehouse personnel, and operators. Driving License : A Code 08 Drivers License is required. If you are an experienced production leader looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.