Manufacturing Manager Parow Cape Town

Our client is looking for a Manufacturing Manager who has managed the production schedule, quality and quantity systems. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the manufacturing environment with OSH Act, Labour Law and ISO Quality System knowledge. Experience from the Pharmaceutical Beauty Industry an Advantage

Salary High End Basic plus all benefits and extra products

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 Food, Beverages, Pharmaceutical 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

Job Requirements
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, 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 authorized 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 work-space

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