Employer Description Our client is a packaging manufacturer. Job Description Reporting to the CEO, You will manage all aspects of the manufacturing site, with a strong focus on production management, measurement tools and disciplines. Monthly budget and expenditure control Manage inbound (freight clearing, forwarding and receipting) and outbound logistics (dispatch and distribution) Implement and work with warehouse management systems and tools Warehouse layout, stacking, barcoding and scanning, binning, traceability Full responsibility for inventory control and procedures (on site and off site) Cycle counting, month end stock counts and recons, consignment stock, Annual auditing (external), MRP Supplier contract negotiating (pricing, annual review, audits and evaluation) Quality system compliance (ISO 9000, FSSC 22000) and other certification bodies (FSC, PEFC, Fibre Circle, CGSO) Responsible for Health, Safety, Security, Fire and Risk Extensive production planning experience within a complex environment Must have a very good understanding of production and process flows Sound knowledge of mechanical and electrical applications (maintenance, machines, projects) Manage all IT requirements and risks Responsible for on-site Administration functions (creditors, month end reporting, annual BBBEE/EE reports, annual budget, annual audit prep, BOMs, procedures and policies, Supplier SLAs) Sound knowledge of the Labour Relations Act, negotiating and dealing with Employee Unions Work closely and in tandem with the Factory Manager Production Qualifications Degree/Diploma in Production Management/Industrial Engineering /Operations Management. Business Management Degree/MDP/Diploma (added advantage) Skills 15-20 years experience in a senior management role, managing all aspects of a manufacturing site. Strong focus on production management, measurement tools and disciplines Computer literate MS Office, SYSPRO, Shopware