Production Manager, Queenstown

Production Manager required for a reputable manufacturing company based in Komani, Eastern Cape 

Requirements:

• Academic background bachelor's degree is essential
• Degree (Manufacturing / Technical) is an added advantage
• 5-10 years of relevant corporate experience.
• Food, beverage, or high-speed packaging experience.
• At least 3 years at managerial level.
• Strong track record of delivering results in a manufacturing role.
• Computer literacy
• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example

Responsibilities:

• Ensure Production consistently meets budget, goals, targets, and due dates-created value for business.
• Stock losses / store variances.
• Line productivity yield/ Labour productivity
• Control and reduction of power and fuel consumption
• Manage headcount budget and overtime
• Deviations and trend are timeously detected and revealed when found, formulate action plan for recovery and improvement example stock taking.
• Consistently ensure SHEQ management practices is applied, and site conforms to regulatory and QMS requirements. “Risk Audits”
• Work procedures and processes are aligned and improved to ensure smooth flow of work across departments
• Manage, develop, and motivate the Production team – to achieve Production objectives
• Put plans in place for team development in line with the Care & Growth philosophy.
• Create and foster an environment and culture of teamwork
• Adopt an inclusive team leadership approach
• Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed customers' expectations
• Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing costs and maintaining current quality standards
• Be responsible for production output, product quality
• Implement operational strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus
• Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions