A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your applicationEMPLOYMENT TYPE : PermanentSECTOR : ProductionBASIC SALARY : R41 600.00 + BenefitsSTART DATE : A.S.A.P / ImmediateREQUIREMENTS:MatricNQF 6 qualification in Production Management / Operations ManagementMinimum 5 years experience in a Production Manager role in the manufacturing industryProficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)Have knowledge and understanding of plastic ManufacturingHigh level of emotional intelligence & interpersonal skills DUTIES: Production Coordination: Implement production schedules to meet customer demandsCoordinate production activities with other departmentsAllocate resources including personnel, equipment and material to maximize efficiency and productivityMonitor production processes and workflow, adjusting schedules and resources as necessary to address bottlenecks and delaysAnalyze production processes to identify areas for improvement and cost reduction while optimizing efficiency and productivityConduct root cause analysis of production issues and implement corrective actionImplement inventory control measures to minimize wasteEnsure compliance with industry standards, regulations and safety protocolsMaintain accurate production records and documentation Personnel Management: Manage subordinates in line with company policies, procedures and industry collective agreement.Responsible to lead, motivate, train and control any allocated personsEnsure that subordinates record and report quality problems immediatelyMonitor and direct workflow of subordinatesHold regular performance reviews to discuss performance against objectives, counselling employees where performance is not in line with the standardsMotivate team to develop with a focus on ongoing improvement. Implement good ideas, give credit where due, support, counsel and discipline where necessaryFoster a positive and collaborative work environment that encourages teamwork and continuous improvementPromote a culture of workplace safetyPractical hands-on passing on of skill ("Show and do")Guide team to ensure that members deliver output and performance in line with company quality standardsCommunicate and confirm values and goals and clarify roles on an ongoing basisProactively communicate consequences of misconduct to team membersConduct discipline and counselling where necessary, staying within the limits of orderly actions in terms of the disciplinary codeHealth and Safety: Ensure organizational health and safety standards and safe working practices are maintainedWork safely and report on safety hazards or issuesReport any accidents, incidents and near missesFood (Product) Safety: Food safety standards are site specific and at these sites employees should:Apply the sites food safety principles and standardsReport any food safety hazards or issues to your Supervisor/ManagerComply to and maintain all GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) in relation to the Companys FSMS (Food Safety Management System)Quality: Apply the companys quality principles and standardsMaintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)Reporting and Administration: All reports and administration related to the position General: Ensure team knows what to do and where to find information if you are not availableInform yourself about and apply the company's principles and standardsSet an example, be a role model for your team and others in the way you work and behave Self-development and Growth: Realistic assessment of own strengths and development areas and undertake actions to address weaknessesHOURS:Monday to Thursday: 8:00 17:00Friday: 8:00 - 15:45