Production Manager

Ithemba Recruitment- Sourcing Top Talent; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Production Manager in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. The role involves managing a motivated production staff, overseeing machine maintenance, and ensuring adherence to ISO quality standards. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of manufacturing production experience, preferably in FMCG, along with production management experience in a continuous environment. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing production experience in an FMCG environment.
• 3-5 years of production management experience in a continuous production environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage production staff to ensure motivation and performance.
• Oversee all machine and plant maintenance.
• Partner with Quality to maintain ISO standards.

Skills

Self-motivated

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Education

N4 qualification (mechanical or electrical)

Engineering Degree or ND

Job description

• Managing of Production Staff to ensure a motivated and high performing team
• Managing of all machine and plant maintenance.
• Assisting with fault identification and fixing of root cause and ensuring the accurate completion of production logs and job cards.
• Machine efficiencies of < 85%
• Identification and achievement of measurable technical and process developments and improvements.
• Establish the budget for mould expenses and equipment including the control of consumable costs.
• Controlling spares usage and costs.
• Partnering with Quality to ensure the correct standards in accordance with ISO quality system are maintained.
• Ensuring they run a Polyoak standard Factory
• Overseeing and assisting with training of all Production staff
• Working with Quality to ensure a safe working environment by adhering to safety procedures.
• Ensuring Proper housekeeping by maintaining a minimum score of 95% on the housekeeping checklist and 100% adherence to the dress code.

Qualifications and experience

• N4 a minimum (mechanical or electrical)
• Engineering Degree or ND advantageous
• 5 plus years Manufacturing Production experience, FMCG environment
• 3 - 5 years Production Management experience essential in a continuous production environment

Characteristics

• Highly self - motivated, energetic and ability to motivate others
• Ability to make tough decisions and manage complexity
• Strong communication and people skills
• Strong sense of urgency and high attention to detail