MANUFACTURING MANAGER

SUMMARY:
MANUFACTURING MANAGER

POSITION INFO:

MANUFACTURING MANAGER - CAPE TOWN - WESTERN CAPE

Manage the Manufacturing Department in line with a finite production schedule while assuring quality & quantity delivery on time with efficient and optimum utilization of the production line and resources. This to be done within the framework of QA compliance; operating within high standards of cGMP, HSE environmental protection and good working practices.

Key Performance Areas:

• Analyses resources (people and machines) available and allocates resources/capacity to meet the plan requirements

• Monitors progress daily by way of visual tracking progress

• Establishes and reviews acceptable quality standard of work on a continuous basis

• Initiates or recommends changes to ensure constant improvements e.g. change priorities for the day, change sequence of equipment use

• Analyses yield variances and implements corrective action to minimize losses

• Monitors and controls all stock continuously by visual inspection

• Ensures set lead times are met by allocating resources as appropriate

• Manages waste by ensuring that all waste is identified, segregated, minimized and recorded

• Manages stock rotation by ensuring the application of the FEFO principles

• Plans and verifies all stock take activities (cyclic and annual)

• Ensures all stock is stored appropriately to optimal storage requirements

• Compiles and submits monthly reports per agreed deadline e.g. Quality, Cost, Supply, Delivery, Morale

• Documents trends of statistics for management review meetings

• Reviews, Initiates and changes MMI’s in collaboration with R&D

• Conducts a broad risk assessment and identifies possible risks by on-going analysis of conditions, process and procedures e.g. regulatory compliance, industrial action, load shedding

• Manages staff performance by continual evaluation and feedback of output

• Determines by analysis of production demand the optimal headcount and motivates for adequate resources

• Identifies internal training needs and plans SOP training per skills matrix and evaluates competency

• Identifies external training needs & recommends training solutions.

• Promotes and maintains a stable employee / management relationship by managing and motivating staff in accordance with company policies and procedures

• Conducts performance appraisals and reviews bi-annually

• Recruits when necessary with support from HR within authorised headcount

• Arranges SOP training for subordinates as required indicating competency levels as per Skills matrix

• Communicates Departmental objectives and company vision to stakeholders

• Reports irregularities and other non-conformities relating to cGMP which forms part of the continual quality improvement process

• Housekeeping – maintains a neat and tidy workspace

Qualification and Experience:

• Matric

• Tertiary qualification advantageous, i.e. Operations Management or Coschem Diploma

• Minimum five-years’ experience as a Manufacturing/Production Manager or 5-10 years’ experience as a Manufacturing/Production Supervisor

• Knowledge of systems and processes in a cGMP manufacturing environment

• Proficient in root cause analysis finding with attention to detail and with a sense of urgency while working in a safe and tidy manner

• Knowledge of OSH Act/Labour Laws /ISO Quality Systems

Interpersonal Skills:

• Ability to work under pressure

• Good Communication & People Skills

• Good Organisational Skills

• Punctual

• Shows interest and enthusiasm towards work

• Co-operates with staff at all levels within the company

• Dependable

• Shows initiative

• Attention to detail

• Accuracy

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