Junior Production Manager

4 days ago

Pretoria, South Africa Universal Paper and Plastics Full time

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Jnr. Factory Manager position is for a driven, goal-orientated person that can deliver on production requirements whilst maintaining an encouraging work environment. The incumbent must have strong technical and operational skills and have a foundation in production management. It is important that the Manager possesses the capacity to continuously handle and deliver on multiple work requirements. The ability for continuous learning and improvement is essential and the incumbent must be able to work effectively independently and as part of the team. The Manager must have excellent computer and writing skills and should be able to compile concise and accurate reports for all conducted work.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR

MAJOR ACTIVITIES / PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Manufacturing

Manage and control the factory production requirements according to stock level targets and demand.

Manage and maintain quality of manufactured products according to required specifications.

Ensure production requirements are delivered in the required time frames

Generate, manage and close production Work Orders and Work instruction documents.

Ensure operations of factory manufacturing equipment.

Complete monthly production reports

Responsible for the development of new formulations and retaining informational data of all formulas used in the Ink factory specifically.

Responsible for the planning, development and introduction of new products.

Plan procurement of all raw materials, as well as planning of finished goods and intermediary product production, and timely dispatch of finished goods

Oversee the evaluation of all new products and applicable raw materials

**People Management**

Delegate and monitor production requirements accordingly to subordinate staff.

Supervise and monitor factory staff work attendance.

Have daily communication with all factory staff to ensure timeous job completion.

Encourage positive moral and wellbeing of staff.

Conduct performance appraisals on all subordinates

Ensure a disciplined workforce is maintained / resolve disciplinary issues according to Company Policies.

Develop and implement functional training programs to expand the capacity and capability of all personnel

**Plant Upkeep**

Ensure upkeep of all plant equipment and apparatus.

Manage stock of lab items and obtain quotes and orders of new items when required.

Compile and implement Systematic procedures for usage of all new equipment/apparatus.

Responsible for maintaining overall housekeeping of department areas.

**Stock Management**

Manage and strictly control stock levels of raw materials and manufactured goods within budgeted stipulations

Supervise and conduct weekly and monthly stock count sessions.

Maintain accurate, real-time stock level documents.

Responsible for the purchasing and procurement of all related raw materials and finished products where necessary.

Storage areas to be clearly demarcated and materials neatly stored and maintained.

Co-ordinate stock take and manage consignment stock.

Ensure that all purchases, sales production data, etc are uploaded on SAGE.

**Project Management**

Responsible for the planning and coordination of new projects.

Oversee inquiry and research in terms of new equipment and methodologies

Manage introductions of new inks and varnishes to internal and external stakeholders.

**Health and Safety**

Carry out safety awareness for all plant equipment.

Obtain safety and MSDS documents and must be made communicated and available to relevant personnel.

Put required measures in place to ensure 100% safety is maintained.

Responsible for good housekeeping and a safe working environment in all departments

Flammable and dangerous materials to be safely stored as per OHSA stipulations.

Responsible for all factories safeness of all machines and equipment.

**Financial**

Monitor associated costs of finished products on a regular basis

Establish various price ranges and costs per unit

Monitor production variances and implement corrective action

Review cost prices of products, continually searching for means of improving profit margins

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED**
- Have sound knowledge and experience of batch production principles.
- Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Experience supervising a team of at least 20 subordinates.
- Knowledge of manufacturing of chemicals.
- Effective problem solving skills at a plant level
- Ability to be hands-on with mechanical equipment.
- Conversant with relative legislation regarding Health and Safety requirements.
- Good knowledge of environmental requirements.
- Computer literacy: Advanced MS Office essential; MS Project and SAGE beneficial.
- Willing to be on standby and work extra time as and when required.

**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**

A minimum of between 3-5 years related experienced in a production and supervisory environment.

Minimum: Btech Degree. Must have qualificati

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