Production Manager

 

Recruiter:

HR Genie

Job Ref:

PROMAN

Date posted:

Thursday, May 19, 2022

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Market related


SUMMARY:
Our client in the FMCG industry is looking for a Production Manager to join their team.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our client in the FMCG industry is looking for a Production Manager to join their team.


Duties and Responsibilities:

* Ensure proper and accurate production planning.
* Liaise with technical and maintenance departments to ensure optimal performance of the production function.
* Ensure optimum use of production resources.
* Maintain proper functioning of manufacturing equipment.
* Lead and manage the various teams to produce results in line with customer expectations.
* Lead and manage the productions teams ensuring optimal performance.
* Supervise, mentor and motivate the respective teams.
* Manage employee conduct according the company’s Code of Behavior and take appropriate action where deviations occur.
* Conduct and lead regular team meetings (“Let’s Talk”), at level 3.
* Maintain all documentation required for due diligence.
* Maintain accurate traceability throughout the production process.
* Ensuring all orders are produced in full.
* Ensuring all lines are producing at the required efficiency rates.
* Proactively managing product yields; maintain waste within the requirement targets.
* Maintain all relevant Amaro Foods policy requirements.
* Comply with the necessary Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
* Ensure compliance to all food safety regulations, allergen control, housekeeping and pest control.
* Participate in personal hygiene checks.
* Ensure compliance to all food safety legislation and regulations, organizational food safety management system requirements.
* Live the brand by living our core values.
* Always striving to do your best.


Key Skills
* Should demonstrate leadership.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Written and verbal communication.
* Customer service orientation.
* Ability to follow instructions and procedures is essential.
* Along with a high level of integrity.
* Attention to detail.

  • Job Role: Production Manager
  • Industry: Manufacturing / Production
  • Salary: Negotiable

Required Skills

3-5 Years of Experience
 
 
Qualifications
 
* Relevant Degree or Diploma in Production Management.
* Post graduate qualification advantageous.
* 5 years production management experience.
* 6-8 years’ experience in FMCG industry.
* Understanding of Food manufacturing and production.
* Knowledge of technical process and principles advantageous.
* Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Methodologies advantageous.

 

 
 

 

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