JOB DESCRIPTION
The Production Managers primary function is to manage employees and various operations within the Production Division. The duties will include but not be limited to:

RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT LIMITED TO THE BELOW)

• Manage timesheet and attendance records.
• Motivates team.
• Ensures resources are used effectively so that maximum productivity is achieved.
• Ensure that all machinery and equipment are checked to be safe and in good working order.
• Report all faults to the necessary departments.
• Planning of daily commodoties.
• Ensure that correct standard operating procedures are adhered to.
• Identifying the need for preventative maintenance of the machines within the department.
• Plans processing of material for particular requirements.
• Attends meetings (Safety & Production).
• Facilitates Health & Safety Toolbox Talks.
• PPE Ensure that all PPE regulations are adhered to before work begins.
• Adheres to Health & Safety Regulations in terms of the Safety file for the department.
• Ensures that all Employees Written Task Procedures are up to date and that they have been explained by the Manager and that Employee understands the contents thereof.
• Ensures that operators have the necessary Licenses & permits where necessary.
• Ensure that general housekeeping is attended to.

QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
• 2 5 years supervisory experience
• Knowledge of maintenance planning
• Knowledge of production planning
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations
• Willingness to work overtime and night shift as and when required
• Previous experience in a physically demanding working environment would be advantageous

QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES

• Committed, hardworking and self-motivated
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under challenging conditions
• Sound communication skills (understand, read and write English)
• Must be prepared to work overtime when required
• Time management and organizational skills
• Display a professional work approach
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Excellent standards in execution

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful. Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorized to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such