Production Manager

Minimum Requirements:Grade 12 Tertiary qualification that relates to Food and Beverage, Process Manufacturing or Production industry, Industrial EngineeringExperience with cGMP PrinciplesProficient with SAPExperience in the beverage manufacturing industryAt least 5 years experience in a similar role Duties and Responsibilities:Performance Tracking: Monitor and report on Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), yield loss, First Time Right (FTR), and Free of Complaints (FOC) metrics to identify areas for improvement.Quality & Hygiene: Implement and uphold the 5S Programme to ensure a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.Production Planning & Scheduling: Develop and manage production schedules to optimize resource allocation and meet deadlines.Line Optimization & Maintenance: Oversee the mechanical upkeep and optimization of production lines to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.Cost Control: Implement strategies to ensure cost-effective production processes.Resource Optimization: Plan and manage the allocation of human and material resources to meet production demands efficiently.Cost Management: Oversee both capital expenditures (Capex) and operational expenditures (Opex) to ensure cost-effective production processes.Production Monitoring & Adjustment: Actively monitor production processes, identifying and addressing bottlenecks or issues. Adapt production schedules when necessary to ensure on-time delivery.Selecting, maintaining, and monitoring equipment to ensure it consistently meets production standards.Ensuring Product Quality: Selecting and maintaining equipment while overseeing quality control programs to deliver products that meet established standards. Ensure Production team is motivated Evaluating employee performance and offering constructive feedback to support their growth and developmentAdhere to Health and Safety policyReport any incidentsWear protective clothing at all timesAdhere to good housekeeping practices PLEASE NOTE: Thank you for your interest in this position, we will review and be in touch if you are suitable. Due to the amount of applications we receive for each position, we are unable to respond to each one individually. Please accept your application as unsuccessful if you had no feedback within 7 days of applying. Your CV will remain on our database and we will be in touch for other suitable positions. *** In the meantime, please download our