Production Manager: Flexible Packaging Printing Industry

Overview: To plan, organize and control the activities in Production departments: Extrusion, Printing, Lamination, Slitting, Conversion.
Key Professional Competencies: Tertiary qualification in packaging engineering, mechanical engineering, process engineering, manufacturing management, production or operation management)OR extensive experience in the relevant industriesMinimum of 5 years experience, preferably in Flexible Packaging and/or Extrusion IndustriesAbility to manage multiple production processes simultaneously, and to utilize resources effectively and efficiently in a deadline orientated environmentStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsComputer literate, and proficient with word processing, spreadsheet and related software programs Responsibilities: Leads, encourage and motivate the personnel in his/her sphere of responsibilityDevelop and implement a Production strategy to drive down costs and improve overall efficiencies in line with WCM (World Class Manufacturing Practices) requirements:Takes the ownership of continuous improvement of the production departmentsImprove overall efficiency of the production departmentsEnsure that an effective maintenance plan is adhered to and maturedSuccessfully motivate and implementation of projects within budgetReconcile production material usage and account for waste, as well as to put in place proactive measures to reduce waste produced within the production departmentsApplication of good Manufacturing PracticesResponsible for safety included in the ISO 9001 & BRC systemsReduce customer complaints due to production inefficienciesEffective production planning and schedulingComply with Safety, Health, Environment and Risk standardsManage and ensure low staff turnover & absenteeismTeam goals and core values communicated and owned by team members