Production Manager

Boardroom Appointments; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking an experienced Production Manager in the plastics sector. The role requires overseeing injection moulding operations, coordinating staff, and driving quality and efficiency across the plant.

You will manage production planning, machine settings, and cross-functional housekeeping and compliance with ISO 9001:2015 guidelines. Strong data handling and reporting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Database experience desirable for reporting and data handling.
• Good high-level organizational skills including filing and indexing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage all production staff.
• Lead weekly meetings with injection moulding setters for problem solving.
• Promote quality and drive continuous improvement across the operation.
• Set production objectives and monitor targets for scrap, absenteeism and cycle times.
• Ensure timely manufacture of products meeting quality and delivery requirements.
• Oversee setting of injection moulding machines and ancillary equipment.
• Schedule plant-wide production for efficient equipment use.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Database experience

Job description

Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint (database experience preferred)

High-level organizational skills, including filing and indexing

Experience in compiling management data and reports

Experience Required

• Minimum 5 years experience in injection moulding machine setting and optimization

At least 3 years of supervisory experience

Previous experience in a plastics manufacturing environment

Key Responsibilities

Production Management

Coordinate and manage all production staff

Hold weekly meetings with injection moulding machine setters for problem-solving and information sharing

Promote quality achievement and continuous performance improvement throughout the organization

Set production objectives and ensure targets are achieved (e.g. scrap %, absenteeism %, cycle time standards)

Maintain awareness of business context and company profitability, including budgetary control

Ensure timely manufacturing of products that meet customer quality and delivery requirements

Manage the setting of all injection moulding machines and any ancillary equipment

Schedule production across the plant for optimal equipment use

Ensure all raw materials are ordered in a timely manner

Documentation and Compliance

Ensure adequacy and compliance with production work instructions, including:

Production Process Flow Charts

Setting Sheets

Inspection Instructions

Job Cards

Packaging and Transport details

Maintain high standards of housekeeping throughout the facility

Conduct periodic formal reviews to verify production activities align with procedures and work instructions

Review customer releases and formulate production plans accordingly

Assist in cross-functional audits per ISO 9001:2015 and the internal audit plan

Ensure departmental compliance with the Management Policy Document and procedures

Process Improvement and Quality Assurance

Identify and implement process, tooling, and equipment improvements

Review non-conforming products with the quality department and implement corrective actions

Drive staff collaboration to develop and implement comprehensive quality procedures

Persuade staff to adopt quality-driven work methods

Ensure testing and procedures are correctly understood, performed, and evaluated

Support value-added functions and process improvements across The Company

Staff Development and Supervision

Identify training needs of personnel under supervision

Conduct and implement training as needed

Provide assistance to the Stores Controller as necessary (e.g. material staging, stocktaking)

Assume full control in the absence of the General Manager

Ensure achievement of agreed KPIs for self and subordinates

Monitor performance through data collection and produce statistical reports as required