Production/operations Manager

2 weeks ago


East Rand, South Africa Unique Personnel Full time

**Job Number**
- 70187

**Job Type**
- Permanent

**Job Title**
- Production/Operations Manager

**Computer Skills**
- MS Office suite

**Industry**
- Pharmaceutical

**City**
- Ekurhuleni (East Rand)

**Province**
- Gauteng
- Purpose of the Job:
- Responsible for monitoring and directing all production activities related to the sections of the manufacturing plant. He/she will advise, control, and support Section Heads in the manufacturing and packaging operations to guarantee product compliance with stringent food safety requirements, quality specifications, production schedules, Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, company policies and procedures in a highly regulated industry.**Responsibilities**:

- Oversee the operational area, ensuring employee safety, quality and environmental standards are met.
- Assist in the development and execution of strategic plans, in order to anticipate future needs.
- Allocate resources effectively and utilize assets with the goal of increasing operation, while still maintaining current quality standards.
- Conduct efficiency analysis and coordinate to resolve any equipment issues and make improvements when needed.
- Engage with engineering and maintenance departments to synchronise continuous improvement projects.
- Conduct root cause analysis and problem-solving sessions with cross functional teams.
- Implement action plans for continuous improvement initiatives (FTE/ labour costs, yields, waste reduction, cost reduction) to maintain and improve efficiencies.
- Leading by holding yourself and others accountable to HACCP food safety Guidelines GMP, and other International Guidelines.
- Mentor Section Heads, Supervisors and Coordinator to achieve performance standards regarding safety, quality, and volume in operations.
- Conduct employee performance appraisals to identify areas of development in order to provide coaching and guidance
- Identify talent and actively implement the strategy for succession
- Delegate and assign work tasks to production staff to achieve set manufacturing targets
- Optimize production process by eliminating wastes and other constraints to improve work efficiency
- Prepare and submit daily /weekly/monthly production reports to monitor the volume output regularly
- Implement the shutdown plan and conduct the pre-start up inspections on respective equipment.
- Prepare and submit daily /weekly/monthly production reports to monitor the volume output regularly**Inherent Requirements**

**Requirements**:

- 5-8 years experience in managing production in a Dairy foods/FMCG industry
- BSc Food Science (Biochemistry) and/or
- BSc Industrial Engineering and/or
- Dairy Science and Technology qualification

**Knowledge**:

- Understanding the fundamentals of multiple pieces of equipment.
- Knowledge and understanding of milk powder drying fundamentals and processing.
- Food Safety and Quality Culture (FSSC 22000 V5.1)
- Food Processing and Dairy Technologies
- Labour Relations

**What Qualification**
- BSc Food Science (Biochemistry) and/or BSc Industrial Engineering

**Minimum Qualification**
- Bachelors

**Status**
- Pending / Unavailable


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