Production Manager - FMCG/manufacturing, Port Elizabeth

Are you a passionate engineer who feels most at home on the production floor, surrounded by the sounds of continuous manufacturing machinery and the people who ensure their smooth operation?  Would you love to be part of an organisation that prides itself on running world class facilities which are at the leading edge of innovation and sustainability, and highly value the people that make it all possible? 

Our client, a proudly South African company, with an extensive network of manufacturing plants and distribution networks across Southern Africa, and specialise in the design and manufacture of environmentally responsible rigid plastic packaging for food, beverage and industrial applications, have an opportunity for an experienced, suitably qualified Production Manager, to join their Production Team, based at their factory in Port Elizabeth.

If you are:

• Highly self – motivated and energetic with strong ability to motivate others
• Able to make tough decisions and manage complexity
• Happy to roll up your sleeves and get involved on the floor when necessary
• A strong communicator with excellent people skills
• Gifted with a strong sense of urgency, a passion for excellence and possess a high attention to detail
• Keen to grow, both professionally and personally

then this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

The purpose of the role is 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, as is Drive, Energy, Self-Motivation and excellent communication skills. 

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

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.