Are you a dynamic and experienced leader in the manufacturing sector, ready to take on a critical role in a high-performance environment? We are looking for a visionary Production Manager who thrives in fast-paced, high-volume settings to join a market leader in the packaging industry.About the Role: As the Production Manager, you will be the driving force behind production operations, directly reporting to the Operations Manager. You'll lead a team of 30 skilled professionals across a 3-shift system, focusing on optimizing the production of extruded film through six advanced machines. Your leadership will be key to maintaining efficiency, quality, and safety in our 24/7 manufacturing operation.Key ResponsibilitiesInspire and lead: Cultivate a high-performance culture by mentoring and developing your team, ensuring everyone is aligned with our goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence.Operational oversight: Manage the daily operations of our extruded film production line, ensuring peak performance of our six machines with minimal downtime.Drive efficiency: Champion productivity and efficiency in a high-volume manufacturing environment, ensuring our operations run seamlessly 7 days a week.Strategic collaboration: Work closely with the Operations Manager to devise and implement strategies that enhance our production capabilities and align with our business objectives.Safety and compliance: Uphold the highest standards of safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance, ensuring a safe and efficient workplace.RequirementsA Matric qualification, enhanced with additional technical or leadership studies.10+ years of experience in production management within the plastics or polymers sector, with a proven track record in high-volume manufacturing.Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience in motivating and developing teams to achieve exceptional results.Expertise in OEE and a continuous improvement mindset focused on cost-saving and optimization initiatives.Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex challenges in a dynamic production environment.This is an exceptional opportunity for a driven Production Manager to make a significant impact within a dynamic and innovative organization in the packaging industry. If you have the experience and the leadership qualities to excel in this role, we'd love to hear from you.Desired SkillsProduction ManagementPackagingExtrusionPlasticsPolymersFMCGHigh Volume ManufacturingDesired Qualification LevelGrade 12 / MatricAbout The EmployerThis Job Opportunity is advertised by Square 1 Recruitment, we are a Permanent Placement Agency. We work with companies across multiple Industries in the South African Market.
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