PRODUCTION MANAGER
Operations
Accountable for quality, standards, service and desired outputs within inter-related functional areas of responsibility. May be responsible for work of others. This role will work with various closely related concrete variables, requiring an understanding of the theory or practices underpinning inter-related functional processes.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this role is to enable achievement of Production targets, within area of responsibility, through effectively managing production activities and ensuring adherence to an operational and financial framework of practices, processes, standards and controls.
Key Accountabilities and Outputs
Actively engage at regional level in the End-to-End Sales and Operational Planning Process
Contribute to the Material Planning process as well as the execution of the Material Plan for region of responsibility
Ensure that the Daily Production / Manufacturing Schedule is aligned to ensure delivery in line with customer requirements
Work in conjunction with the Regional Operations Manager to guarantee order fulfilment in line with customer requirements, cost, quality and time parameters
Produce / Manufacture Product
Monitor the Daily Production / Manufacturing Schedule to ensure timeous product delivery to customers
Manage the entire end to end Production/Manufacturing process for relevant region
Supervise the production of syrup and related products in line with established standards, policies; procedures and safety guidelines
Infrastructure Maintenance
Ensure that all Infrastructure are maintained to ensure optimal capacity usage and availability
SHERQ framework, initiatives and communications
Monitor the execution and maintenance of a SHERQ Framework of practices, processes, policies and procedures, standards and controls for application across all geographies
Assist with monitoring SHERQ Compliance in region of responsibility
Adherence to the Quality, Food Safety, Health, Safety and Environmental Standards
Adherence to Standards: Ensure strict adherence to Quality, Food, Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
Enforcement: Enforce all food safety and health regulations, policies, and requirements at all times to guarantee a secure work environment.
Personal Hygiene: Maintain exceptional personal hygiene as per the organization's code of conduct.
Contamination Control: Raise awareness about potential physical product contamination and implement control measures to prevent it.
Health and Safety Measures: Take reasonable precautions to prevent health and safety hazards. Follow the prescribed incident reporting procedure in case of accidents.
Knowledge and Compliance: Stay updated with relevant business information, policies, processes, and procedures. Enforce compliance with legislative and statutory requirements, as well as GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices).
Training: Attend and enforce the implementation of learnings from training sessions related to Quality, Food Safety, and Health and Safety.
Housekeeping: Maintain high levels of cleanliness and orderliness within the work environment.
General Business, Financial and People Management
Actively participate in operational planning and budgeting processes
Drive continuous improvement through streamlining and optimising relevant operational practices, processes and systems
Ensure adherence to operational and financial frameworks of practices, processes, standards and controls
Ensure Adherence to all applicable Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Standards
Manage cost drivers and take the necessary action to mitigate financial risk and address variances and discrepancies
Ensure that the right people capacity is in place and manage employee performance through effective and goal directed people leadership
Qualifications and Experience
3 - 4 year technical qualified (e.g. BScience: Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical) / B. Engineering / Operations Management) (Essential)
FMCG experience 3-4 years leading production teams (bottling preferred)
Leadership Capability
MS Excel; MS Word; SAP; E Mail; MS PowerPoint
Key Qualities
Communication
Routine communication in connection with instructions, requests or normal work tasks
Problem Solving
Proactive identification of functional problems related to a specific process or policy, determine cause and impact, and choose the best alternative to solve the problem based on guidelines provided and an understanding of the theory or practices underpinning the problem.
Relationships Maintained
Others outside of own work area but inside the organisation
Behavioural Competencies
Conflict Management
Ability to openly addresses conflicts as they arise to ensure maintenance of strong relationships
Considers relevant information when resolving conflict.
Demonstrates an understanding of all parties view-points.
Takes a calm and objective approach when resolving conflict.
Proposes suggestions which promote resolution to conflicts.
Planning and Organising
Manages time effectively, ensuring effective completion of tasks under stressful deadlines.
Able to prioritise activities and resources, ensuring that results are achieved effectively.
Able to evaluate progress and make appropriate adjustments to initial plans, ensuring a successful outcome.
Leadership
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