The Production Manager reports to the Factory Manager/Operational ManagerHe/she is involved with the planning, coordination, management and control of manufacturing processes and include the following:Ensure the workplace is always neat and clean ie A place for everything, and everything in its placeEnsure safety standards are in place and implementedEnsure that good work practices, good maintenance and cleaning schedules are in place and implementedMake sure that products are produced on time and are of good qualityEnsure that Production is run in a cost - effective mannerTake responsibility for human and material resources requiredMonitor production processes and adjust schedules as requiredSupervise and motivate Production staffReview worker performanceIdentify training needs for Production staff and conduct training where requiredAssist with Internal Audits as requiredJob specific activities: Time Management:Attend the Production Planning meeting at 07:30 each morningFamiliarise yourself with the workload for the day and plan accordinglyAttend the Back-order meeting at 09:00 each morningMonitor Production staff and know their whereaboutsProduction:Keep a record of staff absent from work and give feedback to ManagementKnow what jobs Production staff are busy with and where the panics areKeep up the pressure to complete the job(s) in timeContinuously move around to monitor staff in various work areasEnsure tanks, equipment, containers, etc.
are clean before the next job is startedPrompt Mixers to submit samples for testing and dont allow tanks to stand "idle" unnecessarilyEnsure containers are clean and filled to the correct volume/weightSpot check labels to make sure they are properly affixedCheck that product is correctly labelled and that the Batch No.
and Expiry Date appear on all productsSpot check caps to see that they are tightened properlyEnsure job cards are filled out correctly and that batch yield is within rangePay attention to detailHouse Keeping:Ensure all Production areas are left clean, tidy and safe at the end of each working dayOversee daily/weekly cleaning of the Plant as per the Cleaning ScheduleReport all safety and maintenance matters to the Factory Manager