Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years in a similar position in an industry with high volume, short shelf-life chilled products
• Certificate or Diploma in Production Management
• Knowledge of processing methods and hygiene practitces is essential
• Experience with waste management is crucial

Duties and responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the production process
• Ensure that the production is cost-effective
• Implement and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure health and safety regulations are met
• Manage a team of production staff

How to apply:

1. Follow the link to our jobseekers page www.********.co.za
2. Search for the job title:Production Manager
3. Click apply to submit your CV.

• Education:
  • SecondaryEducation:Grade12.
  • TertiaryEducation:NQF6inProductionManagement/OperationsManagement.
• Experience:
  • Minimum5yearsexperienceinaProductionManagerroleinthemanufacturingindustry.
• Competencies:
  • Knowledge:
    • UnderstandingofPlasticManufacturing.
    • Competence in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities:
1.ProductionCoordination

• Implementproductionschedulestomeetcustomerdemands.
• Coordinateactivitieswithotherdepartments.
• Allocate resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to maximise efficiency.
• Monitorprocessesandworkflow,adjustingschedulesasnecessary.
• Identifyareasforimprovementandcostreduction.
• Conductrootcauseanalysisofproductionissuesandimplementcorrectiveactions.
• Implement inventory control measures to minimise waste.
• Ensurecompliancewithindustrystandards,regulations,andsafetyprotocols.
• Maintainaccurateproductionrecordsanddocumentation.

2.PersonnelManagement

• Managesubordinatesinlinewithcompanypolicies,procedures,andindustryagreements.
• Lead,motivate,train,andcontrolteammembers.
• Ensurequalityproblemsarereportedimmediately.
• Monitoranddirectworkflow.
• Conductperformancereviewsandcounselemployeesasneeded.
• Motivatetheteamtowardscontinuousimprovement.
• Promoteworkplacesafety.
• Passonpracticalskills(“Showanddo”).
• Ensureteamperformancemeetsqualitystandards.
• Communicate values and goals.
• Proactivelyaddressmisconduct.
• Conduct discipline and counselling within policy limits.

3.HealthandSafety

• Ensureadherencetohealthandsafetystandardsandpractices.
• Reportsafetyhazardsorissues.
• Reportanyaccidents,incidents,andnearmisses.

4.Food(Product)Safety

• Applysite-specificfoodsafetyprinciplesandstandards.
• Reportfoodsafetyhazardsorissues.
• MaintainallGMPs(GoodManufacturingPractices)relatedtotheFSMS(FoodSafetyManagementSystem).

5.Quality

• Applycompanyqualityprinciplesandstandards.
• MaintainGMPs.

6.ReportingandAdministration

• Completeallreportsandadministrativetasksrelatedtotheposition.

7.General

• Ensuretheteamknowswhattodoandwheretofindinformationinyourabsence.
• Applycompanyprinciplesandstandards.
• Be a role model in behaviour and work ethic.

8.Self-developmentandGrowth

• Assess strengths and development areas and take actions to address weaknesses.

AdditionalDuties

• Carry out any other tasks as management requires based on operational needs.

Salary:
R500 000 CTC