KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: Supervisory:Team Supervision: Oversee +20 reporting lines to meet objectives, enhance productivity, and maintain discipline.Shift Management: Plan, lead, organize, motivate, and delegate tasks per shift to meet the production plan.Performance Development: Conduct annual Personal Development Plans (PDPs) for all reporting lines.Daily Briefings: Hold daily meetings with staff to discuss planning and plant issues.Inventory Management: Ensure inventory is controlled in accordance with the company policies and ERP systems are accurate and up to date.Administrative:Production Planning: Produce the Production Plan in coordination with the Sales team.Scheduling: Coordinate the scheduling of raw materials and packaging with the Supply Chain department.Data Management: Ensure the capture and accuracy of production and related data for usages/yields on raw materials/finished goods in the Production ERP system.Record Keeping: Complete daily paperwork required for production records.Inventory Coordination: Organize and manage inventory controls and stock takes as needed. SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, Quality): Compliance: Ensure adherence to ISO, Environmental, Health, and Safety procedures and work instructions.Workplace Safety: Promote and maintain a clean, healthy, safe, and environmentally friendly workplace.Quality Assurance: Ensure products are manufactured within specifications.Equipment Maintenance: Ensure plant and equipment are in safe and efficient working order to meet production demands.Incident Management: Investigate incidents, errors, and non-compliance issues, and implement corrective and preventative actions.SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:Matric and a degree/diploma in Production ManagementMinimum of 5 years experience in leading and managing a production team.Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead in a dynamic environment.Ability to work under pressure and cope with multiple changing deadlines.Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages and strong competency in ERP systems.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.