Production Manager

Tyron Consultancy; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cosmetics industry seeks a Production Manager in Stellenbosch. This role involves overseeing production activities, ensuring quality standards, and managing personnel to optimize efficiency. The ideal candidate will have proven experience, relevant qualifications, and strong leadership skills to thrive in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in product production.
• Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations.
• Experience in reporting on key production metrics.

Responsibilities

• Manage filling and production activities of cosmetic products.
• Supervise and evaluate production personnel performance.
• Ensure output meets quality standards and enforce hygiene.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Attention to detail

Decision-making

Education

Matric with relevant qualifications

Tools

MS Office

ERP software

Job description

Production Manager required in Stellenbosch.

An experienced Production Manager is required to be responsible for managing filling and production activities of cosmetic skin- and body care products in an effective and efficient manner, so that the company is assured of an efficient and productive manufacturing process that meets customer requirements for top-tier products in a demanding industry.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Liaise with other managers to formulate and plan objectives and understand requirements.
• Organize workflow to meet specifications and deadlines using the company’s bespoke ERP system.
• Monitor production to resolve issues.
• Supervise, optimise and evaluate performance of production personnel.
• Plan production resources.
• Manage equipment maintenance.
• Ensure output meets quality standards.
• Enforce health and safety precautions.
• Enforce workplace hygiene standards.
• Enforce operational standards and process flows.
• Control production materials- and products storerooms.
• Report to upper management.
• Use initiative to improve the work environment.
• General tasks as instructed to the benefit of the employer.

Requirements:

• Matric with relevant qualifications
• Proven experience in product production.
• Knowledge of production management.
• Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations.
• Experience in reporting on key production metrics.
• MS Office and ERP software.
• Outstanding communication skills
• Strong leaderships skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Decision-making skills and a results-driven approach.
• Knowledge of performance evaluation.
• Valid driver license