A Production Manager is required at a FMCG company based in Johannesburg.
Requirements · A minimum of 5 years related experience in FMCG manufacturing
· Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Production Management. · Ideal Qualification: NDip Electrical / Mechanical and Diploma in Production Management. Advantageous: · FMCG knowledge, · Production Management skills and conversant with MS Project. · Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and other techniques for maximising the effective manufacturing · Knowledge of machines including their designs, uses and repairs. · Analysing information and using logic to address work related issues and problems. · Conversant with relative legislation regarding Health and Safety requirements.
Job Duties: · To monitor, control and optimise the manufacturing operations · Implement systems and processes to enable accurate measurement of key operating parameters within the production process. · Establish and maintain optimal operating conditions through using principles such as SPC or Centre lining. · Comply with the operational Health and Safety programme and lead this programme in the production area. · Develop, implement and maintain quality assurance processes within the operation. · Ensure staff complement complies with all policies and procedures. · Work in conjunction with service departments to optimise availability by planning shut downs and change overs effectively. · Implement continuous improvement processes. · Participate in and facilitate the development of the operational budget. · Develop reports for shift, daily and monthly production accounting purposes. · Ensure the ERP system is maintained from a production perspective