Description:
Our client in Ottery, Cape Town is seeking an experienced Production Manager to join their manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have a Matric certificate and an NQF Level 6 qualification in Production or Operations Management, along with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role within the manufacturing industry. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is essential, as well as a solid understanding of plastic manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, a high level of accountability, and the ability to perform effectively under pressure. A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your applicationEMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent
SECTOR : Production and Manufacturing
BASIC SALARY : R550 000 per annum + benefits
START DATE : A.S.A.P / Immediate
REQUIREMENTS:
- Matric (Grade 12)
- NQF Level 6 qualification in Production Management or Operations Management
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Production Manager in the manufacturing industry
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of plastic manufacturing processes
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- High level of accountability and responsibility
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure
DUTIES:
Production Coordination:
- Implement production schedules to meet customer demands
- Coordinate production activities with other departments
- Allocate resources, including personnel, equipment, and material, to maximize efficiency and productivity
- Monitor production processes and workflow, adjusting schedules and resources as necessary to address bottlenecks and delays
- Analyze production processes to identify areas for improvement and cost reduction while optimizing efficiency and productivity
- Conduct root cause analysis of production issues and implement corrective actions
- Implement inventory control measures to minimize waste
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols
- Maintain accurate production records and documentation
Personnel Management:
- Manage subordinates in line with company policies, procedures, and industry collective agreements
- Lead, motivate, train, and control any allocated personnel
- Ensure subordinates record and report quality problems immediately
- Monitor and direct workflow of subordinates
- Hold regular performance reviews to discuss performance against objectives, counseling employees where performance is not in line with the standards
- Motivate the team to develop with a focus on ongoing improvement. Implement good ideas, give credit where due, and support, counsel, and discipline where necessary
- Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that encourages teamwork and continuous improvement
- Promoting a culture of workplace safety
- Practical hands-on passing on of skills (“Show and do”)
- Guide the team to ensure that members deliver output and performance in line with company quality standards
- Communicate and confirm values and goals and clarify roles on an ongoing basis
- Proactively communicate consequences of misconduct to team members
- Conduct discipline and counseling where necessary, staying within the limits of orderly actions in terms of the disciplinary code
Health and Safety:
- Ensure organizational health and safety standards and safe working practices are maintained
- Work safely and report on safety hazards or issues
- Report any accidents, incidents, and near misses
Food (Product) Safety:
- Food safety standards are site-specific, and at these sites, employees should:
- Apply the site’s food safety principles and standards
- Report on any food safety hazards or issues to your Supervisor/Manager
- Comply with and maintain all GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) in relation to the company’s FSMS (Food Safety Management System
Quality:
- Apply the company’s quality principles and standards
- Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Reporting and Administration:
- Handle all reports and administration related to the position
General:
- Ensure the team knows what to do and where to find information if you are not available
- Inform yourself about and apply the company's principles and standards
- Set an example and be a role model for your team and others in the way you work and behave
Self-development and Growth:
- Realistically assess your own strengths and development areas and undertake actions to address weaknesses
- Monday to Friday: 07:00 – 17:00
Should you not hear back from us within 10 working days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. We will retain your credentials for future similar roles.
Requirements:
- Matric (Grade 12)
- NQF Level 6 qualification in Production Management or Operations Management
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Production Manager in the manufacturing industry
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of plastic manufacturing processes
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- High level of accountability and responsibility
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure
- Implement production schedules to meet customer demands
- Coordinate production activities with other departments
- Allocate resources, including personnel, equipment, and material, to maximize efficiency and productivity
- Monitor production processes and workflow, adjusting schedules and resources as necessary to address bottlenecks and delays
- Analyze production processes to identify areas for improvement and cost reduction while optimizing efficiency and productivity
- Conduct root cause analysis of production issues and implement corrective actions
- Implement inventory control measures to minimize waste
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols
- Maintain accurate production records and documentation
- Manage subordinates in line with company policies, procedures, and industry collective agreements
- Lead, motivate, train, and control any allocated personnel
- Ensure subordinates record and report quality problems immediately
- Monitor and direct workflow of subordinates
- Hold regular performance reviews to discuss performance against objectives, counseling employees where performance is not in line with the standards
- Motivate the team to develop with a focus on ongoing improvement. Implement good ideas, give credit where due, and support, counsel, and discipline where necessary
- Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that encourages teamwork and continuous improvement
- Promoting a culture of workplace safety
- Practical hands-on passing on of skills (“Show and do”)
- Guide the team to ensure that members deliver output and performance in line with company quality standards
- Communicate and confirm values and goals and clarify roles on an ongoing basis
- Proactively communicate consequences of misconduct to team members
- Conduct discipline and counseling where necessary, staying within the limits of orderly actions in terms of the disciplinary code
- Ensure organizational health and safety standards and safe working practices are maintained
- Work safely and report on safety hazards or issues
- Report any accidents, incidents, and near misses
- Food safety standards are site-specific, and at these sites, employees should:
- Apply the site’s food safety principles and standards
- Report on any food safety hazards or issues to your Supervisor/Manager
- Comply with and maintain all GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) in relation to the company’s FSMS (Food Safety Management System
- Apply the company’s quality principles and standards
- Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Handle all reports and administration related to the position
- Ensure the team knows what to do and where to find information if you are not available
- Inform yourself about and apply the company's principles and standards
- Set an example and be a role model for your team and others in the way you work and behave
- Realistically assess your own strengths and development areas and undertake actions to address weaknesses
- Monday to Friday: 07:00 – 17:00
15 May 2025;
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