Production Foreman

SUMMARY:
We require a qualified Production Foreman to support the Production Manager with all the manufacturing processes from start to end.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements

1. NQF level 5 or equivalent qualification in Engineering related studies
2. Knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, 45001
3. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing industry, controlling and managing production lines and teams
4. Experience with equipment, process flow and line commissioning and capacity to convert requirements to achievable output
5. 3- 5 years’ experience managing others
6. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to complete reports and logs.

• Co-ordinates in planning and organizing the manufacturing processes of the company.
• Plan the short- and medium-term needs of customers.
• Provide timely updates to the Production Supervisor covering current or forecast production issues that may impact resources, requiring either an increase or decrease of capacity
• Develop and maintain, daily, weekly and monthly production schedule as well as deadlines
• Manage output of factory to ensure schedules and targets are met.
• Exercise prudent control over operational teams
• Establish and attain production metrics to ensure both internal and external customer requirements are met.
• Continually monitor GMP compliance and address any shortcomings immediately.
• Facilitate cross departmental communication and maintain intradepartmental relations with Quality, Research and Development, Laboratory, Marketing, HR, etc
• Develop and maintain training program for GMP,
• Draft, drive and implement Standard Operating Procedures to ensure proper process flow
• Constant review of policies and procedures to ensure relevance and compliance.
• Ensures that all standard yield are maintained by production lines.
• Controls production process and production facilities.
• Monitor and control the general cleanliness, hygienic conditions and maintenance of the factory.
• Ensures continuous monitoring of production machinery, reports and ensure maintenance requirement for all equipment
• Ensures that there is discipline and good working culture among the employees
• Prepares daily output, weekly and monthly production reports.
• Maintain high levels of safety within factory environment.
• Drives a safe working environment within the department by ensuring that the business meets GMP standards
• Implements, drive and ensure Health and Safety protocols are adhered to
• Controls labour costs
• Demonstrate adeptness in troubleshooting production challenges and facilitating effective resolutions