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