Plant Manager

Serioplast; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in rigid plastic packaging is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee operations in South Africa. This role involves managing production, logistics, and quality, while promoting effective communication and continuous improvement strategies. Ideal candidates will have a background in engineering and significant managerial experience in the FMCG sector.

Benefits

Continuous training opportunities

Dynamic and international environment

Career growth opportunities

Internal mobility options

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Production or Plant Manager.
• Experience in FMCG or Automotive industries preferred.
• Applied knowledge of WCM standards and plastic molding technologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate plant operations to meet performance targets.
• Oversee all daily production operations ensuring product quality.
• Implement improvement plans to reduce costs and enhance performance.

Skills

Plastic molding technologies

WCM standards knowledge

Health, Safety, and Environment rules

Supply chain process understanding

CAD 2D software knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Serioplast, a Global Leader in Rigid Plastic Packaging, is looking for a Plant Manager for its plant in South Africa!Are you a dynamic Plant Manager looking for an exciting opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment?

Join us and take your career to new heights!What will you do?Manage and coordinate plant operations to achieve the best possible performance targets, by company standards and procedures.Promote successful long-term business strategies through effective, open two-way communication and feedback.Effectively manage manpower, overseeing staff preparation and development.Represent the Company towards third parties (e.g., Customers) and local authorities when necessary.Manages and coordinates Plant activities in the following areas : Production, Technical matters, Logistics, and Quality.Oversees all daily production operations of the Plant to ensure efficient inbound / outbound logistics operations, production output, and product quality.Participates in drafting and analyzing budgets and forecasts for the Plant.Monitors and devises improvements related to the plant's KPI (MOL / VA, material Yield, conformity rate, productivity index, and 5S)Generates and implements improvement plans to reduce costs and improve plant performance, acting on manpower management, energy efficiency, and process automation, applying WCM practices.What are we looking for?Good knowledge of plastic molding technologies (EBM and / or SBM and / or IM)Excellent applied knowledge of WCM standardsGood knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environment rules and practicesGood knowledge of the supply chain processBasic knowledge of CAD 2D softwareA bachelor's degree in engineering is preferable or equivalent experienceMinimum 5 years' experience as a Production or Plant Manager in an FMCG or Automotive companyWhat do we offer?Continuous training : Grow professionally by working alongside industry experts.Dynamic and international environment : Join a team engaged in global projects.Career growth opportunities in an industry-leading company.Internal mobility : Opportunities for job rotation and career progressionSounds like a fit?

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