Production Manager (FMCG)
A well known packaging manufacturing company based in JHB South is looking for a Production Manager to manage and lead a production team
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Must achieve Minimum 85% as per efficiency logs
Waste of less than 1.4% of material issued as per weekly material consumption report
Actual master batch usage = costed usage as per weekly material consumption report
Ensure no repetitive damage to moulds as per mould damage report
Zero stock out of critical spares as per spares stock control sheet
Ensure full utilization of planned maintenance allowance as per weekly planned maintenance report
Improvement of cycle times as per efficiency logs and production meeting minutes every hour
Ensure less than 0.2% of sales returned by customers for manufacturing related defects as per customer return summary
Ensure zero justified customer complaints
Customer complaints responded to within one hour and addressed within 24 hours (as per internal and external audit; verified NCQRs and customer return summary)
Adherence to food safety procedures and zero findings (as per external and internal audit)
Developing and manage a budget for Production in conjunction with Operations Manager and Finance Manager.
Adherence to skills plan as per food safety management review report back.
Ensure succession plan is in place for department as per succession plan.
Retention of new employees in department and Low turnover of "A" graded employees.
Compliance with HR & IR policies and procedures
Ensuring a safe working environment with100% compliance to the OHS Act as per safety report
Minimum required qualifications, skills and experience:
Must have a BSc or BEng. Degree (Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics)
Must have 5 to 10 years experience in a production environment and 3 to 5 years management level
Must have FMCG experience, Plastic or packaging experience is an advantage
Good conflict handling and management skills
Ability to operate under pressure
Ability to communicate with all levels and across departments
Ability to develop budgets and apply analytical techniques
Ability to interpret data effectively
Ability to develop and coach employees within the department
Ability to implement HR procedures