Production Manager - Personal Care

Pepper Tree Bath and Body; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

A personal care product manufacturer is seeking an experienced Production Manager. Responsibilities include overseeing R&D projects, managing manufacturing processes, and ensuring compliance with GMP standards. Candidates must have a relevant bachelor's degree and strong management skills. This full-time role is based in South Africa's Western Cape region.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (chemistry, chemical engineering, engineering, manufacturing or related field).
• Strong knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements and quality management systems.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all Research and Development projects from brief to final product.
• Develop and formulate new projects; evaluate and provide recommendations.
• Oversee and manage all aspects of the manufacturing process for personal care.

Skills

Strong knowledge of GMP

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (chemistry, chemical engineering, engineering, manufacturing or related field)
• Strong knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements and quality management systems (with specific reference to ISO 22716 (GMP for Cosmetics)
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook). Must be able to accurately calculate and prepare costings for formulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all Research and Development projects from brief to final product.
• Develop and formulate new projects; evaluate and provide recommendations regarding the application of new ingredients and processing technologies.
• Oversee and manage all aspects of the manufacturing process for personal care, including compounding.
• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing schedules to meet demand forecasts and delivery deadlines.
• Ensure stringent adherence to regulatory standards - ISO 22716 (GMP for Cosmetics) throughout all manufacturing stages, fostering a culture of quality and compliance.
• Troubleshooting & Problem-Solving: Address formulation challenges such as viscosity shifts, phase separation, and stability concerns during manufacturing.
• Efficiency & Cost Management: Optimize batch sizes, raw material usage, and processing times to enhance productivity.
• Optimize inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods to minimize waste and storage costs while meeting production needs.
• Manage and motivate manufacturing team.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Personal Care Product Manufacturing

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