Production Manager (Print Industry experience only)

Our client is in the Commercial Print and Packaging Industry and has been in existence for over 50 years. They looking for Prodution Manager with 10 years or more experience in Print with at least 3 years in Management
To manage efficient productivity, throughput and quality of all printed products within production to meet internal and external Customer requirements.
• Prepare, maintain and distribute the daily production schedule (this would include the capturing of the tickets on the production schedule)
• Workforce Planning – ensure effective number of employees to run production at all times
• Production Optimisation
• Provide timeous and continuous correct feedback
• Interact pro-actively with other departments to ensure smooth running of the business
• Ensure control of expenditure, identify and implement ways to save costs
• Ensure all financial implications are referred to MD for final decision
• Oversee the purchase and delivery of paper and raw material at best price
• Ensure that the planning is correct and that the Drivers are booked to leave for deliveries timeously
• Maintain discipline and take the necessary action when needed
• Implement Performance Management
• Employee Management
• Troubleshooting different machines by using knowledge and skills
• Implement and Monitor Quality Output as per customer requirements (sign off jobs all machines)
• Ensure that work is carried out in accordance with Printing standards, process and policies
• Maintain sound printing practice and sound working conditions including waste paper control
• Monitor compliance with approved standards and procedures
• Ensure adherence to production service level agreement with stakeholders
• Maintain a required standard of documenting all work performed and address all defects
• Assist production employees with the follow up an purchase of spares and raw material when necessary
• Identify formal and informal training required and ensure that these are actioned
• Manage the forklift divers
• Stock control and Issuing of the paper for different machines and sundries
• Employee Management including Time and attendance management including overtime
• Running of necessary equipment
• Troubleshooting different machines by using knowledge and skill
10 years experience in Printing
At least 3 years in Management