Production Manager - Manufacturing

BGA Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Durban is seeking a Production/Planning Manager to oversee production plans and manage employee responsibilities. This role includes ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, supervising staff, and implementing cost-saving measures. The ideal candidate should have experience in production management and a strong understanding of workplace safety protocols. Flexibility in working hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production and planning.
• Experience in managing employees and HR matters.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with planning department regarding production plans.
• Manage production scrap and minimize wastage.
• Monitor job progress and maintain quality standards.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety standards.
• Implement cost-saving measures.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Understanding of production processes

Knowledge of health and safety standards

LEAN principles

Job description

PLEASE NOTE; Position based in Mandeni North of Stanger

Production / Planning

• Liaise with planning department regarding production plans.
• Ensure all departments' plans are achieved on a daily basis.
• Manage production scrap – minimize wastage.

Management of Jobs / Employees / HR Matters / Health & Safety

• Have a complete understanding of each job, verbally or in writing.
• Visit each job site and department daily to monitor progress, quality, safety, cleanliness, and security.
• Maintain job schedules and material order processes across all departments.
• Handle general administration and manage change of orders.
• Manage both permanent and temporary employees.
• Ensure weekly payroll requirements are submitted on time.
• Ensure all employees wear uniforms and PPEs.
• Oversee stock take processes in all departments, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Report HR-related incidents or matters to human resources for action.
• Maintain health and safety standards in the workplace.
• Prepare departments for stock takes and oversee the process.
• Be prepared to work beyond normal hours or on weekends to meet production demands.

Supervision

• Ensure compliance with all company rules and policies.
• Supervise department supervisors and staff.
• Evaluate quality within the department.
• Conduct ad hoc training for staff and employees.
• Ensure adherence to LEAN principles.

Cost

• Implement cost-saving measures for the company.