Production Manager

SUMMARY:
Lead manufacturing production lines and ensure the efficient delivery of products in line with company''''''''s commitment.

POSITION INFO:

This role ideal for a hands-on leader who thrive in a fast-paced production environment and are passionate about operational excellence, continuous improvement, and building high-performing teams.

This role is based in Southern Suburbs of Cape Town and is office based Monday to Friday.

Requirements:

• Bachelor''''''''s degree in industrial engineering or a related field
• Post-grad production management or leadership qualifications will be to your advantage
• 5-8 years experience in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory or management role
• Experience in packaging, plastics or FMCG manufacturing will be advantageous

Technical Skills:

• Polymer production knowledge
• Line setup and process control
• Quality management and root-cause analysis
• Capacity planning capabilities

Leadership Skills:

• Shift leadership and communication
• Union engagement and conflict resolution
• Disciplinary management

Behavioural Attributes:

• Ownership, decisiveness, resilience and tenacity
• Strong leadership and team management capability
• Production planning and scheduling expertise
• Solid understanding of quality and manufacturing systems (BRC/ISO)
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to manage costs and work within budget constraints
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, manage, and oversee all production activities to meet delivery, quality, and cost targets
• Manage production line in line with Business process approach to cross-functional delivery including setup, startup checks, and in-process control
• Lead and develop production teams, driving a strong culture aligned to the values of the company
• Drive compliance with the Management System, ensuring strong audit outcomes
• Manage and resolve customer complaints, ensuring effective corrective actions are implemented
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives in line with operational plans
• Monitor and control material usage to ensure variances remain within budget
• Optimise labour utilisation and manage workforce productivity in line with budget
• Lead and coach teams in a unionized environment
• Ensure discipline, performance, and adherence to SOPs
• Identify operational, safety, and reputational risks early and mitigate
• Plan capacity and headcount across permanent and flexible labor pools
• Apply Extreme ownership leadership principles in daily operations
• Oversee performance management processes, including regular employee reviews
• Ensure training and development plans are executed and team competency is maintained in line with skills matrix requirements