Assistant Production Manager

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa ALPLA PACKAGING SA (PTY) LTD Full time

What you will enjoy doing:

Oversee daily production, support engineers to ensure machines run efficiently to maximize profits.

Develop production schedules:
plan, direct and assign duties of manufacturing personnel, authorizes overtime, as necessary, to meet production goals.

Analyse and interpret data received and prepare management and financial reports on a daily basis.

Prepare daily production figures for production meeting, compile month-end reports.

Troubleshoot production problems, report any process problems to Production and Operations Manager.

Motivate the staff and ensure the execution of Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety regulations, 5S and Food Safety standards

Contribute actively towards Operational Excellence (OPEX) by continuously improving the operational performance of your team with a set of various LEAN tools

Foster collaboration within the team and with related departments by leading by example

Support Production Manager to manage the Production Department, this includes to:

  • organize and conduct meetings with supervisors on a regular basis
- recruit (with HR) new employees
- ensure efficient shift hand-over and prepare shift schedules
- perform disciplinary actions
- oversee all production training, maintain a skill level balance on all shifts, perform annual performance evaluation, assess training needs of staff and ensure execution of training

What makes you great:

  • Min 4year Degree (Associates) in related field or equivalent, bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 35 years supervisory experience in applicable technology.
  • Technical / Engineering background
  • Lead and guide the Production staff including the responsibility of recruiting, onboarding, training, planning, reviewing etc.
  • Thorough understanding of Health and Safety practices
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills in English and local language.
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Excellent collaborative skills

What you can expect working with us:

  • Market Related Salary
  • Professional working environment with Global Exposure Pension Benefit
  • Medical Aid
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • We facilitate a smooth start through individual and accurate training and professional guidance and support.
  • We offer you a challenging task with a high degree of personal responsibility.
  • Your individual performance will be remunerated, and your development will be supported by us.


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