Our client is looking for a Manufacturing Manager to join their team in Pretoria, GP. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations, managing a team of 20 factory staff, and ensuring efficient stock control, receiving, and dispatch processes in a chemical manufacturing environment. The role requires hands-on leadership on the production floor, ensuring adherence to manufacturing standards, optimizing workflows, and driving product delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage day-to-day manufacturing operations.
• Optimize processes with a focus on SOPs and GMPs.
• Manage staff, including training, performance management, scheduling, and discipline.
• Address and resolve non-conformances.
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure availability of manufacturing stock.
• Maintain accurate inventory management, including FIFO, picking, packing, receiving, and dispatch.
• Plan and oversee receiving and dispatch of scheduled deliveries.
• Review production schedules and ensure the picking area is replenished as needed.
• Organize bin layouts for efficiency and compliance.
• Conduct regular stock takes.
• Ensure timely processing from order to delivery.
• Lead start and end-of-day meetings with manufacturing staff.
• Release batch cards and manage prioritization of production tasks.

Requirements:

• Matric qualification.
• Relevant tertiary qualification is advantageous.
• 5+ years experience in a similar role.
• Minimum 2 years in a managerial position.
• Experience in the chemical manufacturing industry is an advantage.
• Proficiency in inventory management, warehousing, and logistics.
• Knowledge of OHSA and FSSC regulations.
• Advanced computer skills (MS Excel, Word, Outlook, ERP systems).
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Benefits:

• Salary: negotiable.

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Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

Apply for this role today, contact Abigail King at *****@*****.co.za

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We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.