A leading packaging company situated in Gauteng is urgently seeking the expertise of an experienced Production Manager to join their team.The successful incumbent for this position will be responsible for:Responsible for the relevant Production Unit , its equipment, personnel and all other resources to ensure that products are produced according to the respective production plans in the defined quality and at planned or better costsManage and lead the organization by clear standards and goalsReview the performance of the respective organization unit and drive corrections and improvementsRegularly review and supervise production and its performanceEnsure legal compliance, health & safety compliance, food safety compliance, etcSupport the Operations Manager in the continuous development of the organizationSupport activities including direct interaction with customers in the sales process or product developmentSupport the customer complaint handling process and activities related to the resolution of non-conformities until the implementation of effective corrective actions for the respective production unit.Assure that the production personnel is producing in line with the production plan in the specified quality at the expected performance levels.Ensure that established organization and job roles are executed by competent personnel.Coordinate maintenance activities (break-down or preventive) with the maintenance departmentSupport risk evaluation and the establishment of appropriate HSE environment measures.Ensure that your respective personnel is trained in all HSE measures (safety guards, PPE etc.) and complies with these at all times and report accidents and incidentsKey requirements:Bachelor/Master or Diploma degree with clear affinity to operations+5 years supervisory experience in applicable technologyDeep understanding of cost calculation and performance metricsStrong leadership skills – ability to lead and guide the production personnel including the responsibility of recruiting, on-boarding, training, planning, reviewing etc.Thorough understanding of health and safety practicesAbility to work independently, to tight deadlines and proactive in solving problemsExcellent communication and organizational skills in English and local languageIf you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by either filling in the online application form or emailing your CV to ****** are welcome to contact Rebecca 021 180 0856 or Nehelene on 021 180 0869Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.#J-18808-Ljbffr
