Assistant Production Manager

Nautiluspharma; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Assistant Production Manager to enhance production efficiencies and ensure quality standards. This pivotal role involves planning and coordinating daily production activities while driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in production management, particularly within the FMCG sector, and will be responsible for ensuring compliance with safety and quality regulations. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to delivering high-quality products and operational excellence. If you are passionate about production processes and thrive in a results-driven environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Advanced Diploma or Degree in Production Management is essential.
• Experience in FMCG production and project management is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage daily production activities to meet targets.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Quality Standards.

Skills

Project Management

Continuous Improvement

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Advanced Diploma in Production Management

Degree in Operations Management

Engineering Qualification (Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical)

Job description

We are recruiting a dedicated Assistant Production Manager to assist in managing production processes to ensure that optimal efficiencies of materials, equipment, and labour are achieved.

Implement and drive continuous improvement through active coordination and management of the production team and its activities to ensure OTIF delivery of quality products.

Responsibilities:

1. To plan, coordinate and manage day-to-day production activities effectively to deliver daily targets.
2. To ensure that Food Safety and Quality Standards are adhered to at all times and remedial action is taken when required (cGMP, BRC, HACCP, ISO, TGA, etc).
3. Facilitate continuous improvement and the optimization of processes through resource and facility planning and utilization.
4. To ensure compliance with all Safety, Health and hygiene legislative requirements and company policies and procedures.
5. To monitor costs to ensure operation within budget and to maximise investment and utilization of resources.

Requirements:

1. Advanced Diploma / Degree in Production Management / Operations management is essential.
2. An additional Engineering: Industrial / Mechanical / Electrical qualification would be advantageous.
3. Previous middle management experience in production in a FMCG environment and/or technical experience in production machinery and processes is essential.
4. Proven Project Management and Continuous Improvement processes and implementation experience.
5. Deep insight into production processes, quality standards and relevant legislation (OSH Act, BCEA, EE, and SD).

High quality, safety, and results focus. Excellent communication and time management skills.

To apply, please use the following link: > by 04 April.

Kindly note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Employees on probation can apply for vacancies.