Production Manager - Plastic Industry

Serioplast; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Serioplast in Gauteng, South Africa, seeks a Production Manager to lead the production team, guarantee continuity and ensure product quality per company standards.

Plan the production program, coordinate with Logistics and Technical Managers, and drive line efficiency while upholding safety and clean, compliant workplaces.

Requirements: Bachelor’s in engineering and 5+ years as a Production Manager in FMCG/auto; strong English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Production Manager in FMCG or Automotive.
• Experience in managing large Production Teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, coordinates and supports the Production team, managing priorities, addressing critical issues and promoting staff development.
• Plans the production program efficiently (reducing the number of color and mold changes) indicating needed resources in coordination with the Logistics Manager and Technical Manager.
• Executes and manages the production program, guaranteeing production line efficiency through ordinary maintenance and ensuring adherence to quality standards and protocols.
• Schedules timing and priority of technical interventions and maintenance of machinery, equipment and utilities in coordination with the Technical Manager.
• Monitors production data with the aim of continuous improvement and optimization.
• Participates in the industrialization of new products or processes.
• Investigates and troubleshoots quality problems.
• Ensures a positive and constructive work environment through effective communication and quick resolution of issues.
• Guarantees and verifies compliance to health, safety and environmental norms; ensures work areas are clean, orderly and safe.

Skills

Production management

WCM

Supply chain

HSE

MS Office

English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

5+ years Production Manager experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PRODUCTION MANAGER

The Production Manager reports to the Plant Manager. The purpose of this position is to reach production targets, by guaranteeing production continuity and product quality, in accordance with company standards and procedures.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Supervises, coordinates and supports the Production team, managing priorities, addressing critical issues and promoting staff development
• Plans the production program efficiently (reducing the number of color and mold changes) indicating needed resources (materials, people, equipment) in coordination with the Logistics Manager and Technical Manager
• Executes and manages the production program, guaranteeing production line efficiency through ordinary maintenance (greasing, cleaning, etc.) and ensuring adherence to quality standards and protocols
• Schedules timing and priority of technical interventions (e.g. color/mold changes) and maintenance of machinery, equipment and utilities in coordination with the Technical Manager and according to the production program
• Monitors statistical production data (material yield variance, waste, machine cycle time, electrical consumption, productivity Kg/h, etc.) with the aim of continuous improvement and optimization
• Participates in the industrialization of new products or processes
• Participates in investigating and troubleshooting quality problems
• Ensures a positive and constructive work environment through effective communication and the quick resolution of issues
• Guarantees and verifies compliance to all workplace health, safety and environmental norms, applying related best practices; ensures work areas are kept clean, orderly and safe in coordination with the Quality Manager
• Follow through and follow-ups on tasks and activities carried out by Production Team.

Technical Skills:

• Good knowledge of plastic molding technologies (EBM and/or SBM and/or IM)
• Excellent applied knowledge of WCM standards
• Good knowledge of the supply chain process
• Good knowledge of Health, Safety and Environment rules and practices
• Excellent Computer Skills - Especially Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent knowledge of English

Personal Skills:

• Be Accountable.Accept responsibility for your actions. Be accountable for your results. Take ownership for your mistakes.
• Be Jugaad. Be analytic. Befrugal and avoid sophistication to get the job done without compromising on quality.
• Be Resilient and Work Hard. Be able to endure, tocope with stress and to positively respond to challenges.
• Be a Team Player. Build trust in your relationships and contribute to making the work environment positive and stable.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Production Manager in an FMCG or Automotive company
• Experience in managing large Production Teams.