Production Manager - FMCG manufacturing

 

Recruiter:

Re Source Consulting

Job Ref:

2813967494

Date posted:

Thursday, September 22, 2022

Location:

Port Elizabeth, South Africa


JOB SUMMARY:
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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our client, a market leader in the FMCG/Manufacturing sector, has an opportunity for an experienced and suitably qualified Production Manager to join the Production Team, based at their factory in Port Elizabeth.

JOB PURPOSE

To assume responsibility for managing a Production Plant with a key focus on Maintenance, Production Output and People Management. Strong Production and People Management experience is essential to the role. The ideal person will be Energetic, Driven, Self-Managed and an excellent communicator.

 

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Managing of Production Staff to ensure a motivated and high performing team
  • Managing of all machine and plant maintenance.
  • Assisting with fault identification and fixing of root cause and ensuring the accurate completion of production logs and job cards.
  • Machine efficiencies of < 85%
  • Identification and achievement of measurable technical and process developments and improvements.
  • Establish the budget for mould expenses and equipment including the control of consumable costs.
  • Controlling spares usage and costs.
  • Partnering with Quality to ensure the correct standards in accordance with ISO quality system are maintained.
  • Ensuring the factory is run according to accepted standards
  • Overseeing and assisting with training of all Production staff
  • Working with Quality to ensure a safe working environment by adhering to safety procedures.
  • Ensuring Proper housekeeping by maintaining a minimum score of 95% on the housekeeping checklist and 100% adherence to the dress code.

 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

  • N4 a minimum (mechanical or electrical)
  • Engineering Degree or ND advantageous
  • GCC (Factory) advantageous
  • 5 plus years Manufacturing Production experience, FMCG environment
  • 3 - 5 years Production Management experience essential in a continuous production environment

 

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND CHARACTERISTICS

  • Highly self – motivated and energetic with strong ability to motivate others
  • Able to make tough decisions and manage complexity
  • Hands-on with a ‘can-do’ attitude
  • Strong communication and people skills
  • Strong sense of urgency and high attention to detail
  • Passion for excellence

 

INTERESTED?

Time is of the essence in applying for this excellent opportunity. Send your CV along with supporting documentation (certified copy of ID, qualifications, and a recent pay slip) soonest.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and psychometric assessments may be required.

 

 


 

 

 

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