Production Manager

4 weeks ago

Cape Town, South Africa Recruitment Matters (Pty) Ltd Full time

Our client is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Production Manager to join their team. As a Production Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and optimizing the manufacturing process to ensure efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery of products. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic production team and contribute to the success of the company.

**Responsibilities**:

- Production Planning and Scheduling:

- Develop and implement production plans to meet customer demands and optimize resource allocation.
- Create and maintain production schedules, ensuring timely completion of orders.
- Team Leadership:

- Lead and motivate the production team, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
- Foster a culture of teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Quality Assurance:

- Establish and enforce quality control standards to meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Implement quality improvement initiatives and corrective actions as needed.
- Resource Management:

- Manage production resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to maximize efficiency and minimize waste.
- Coordinate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure the availability of necessary materials and supplies.
- Budget Management:

- Monitor and control production costs to stay within budgetary constraints.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational improvement.
- Health and Safety Compliance:

- Ensure a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols and regulations.
- Investigate and address any safety incidents or concerns promptly.
- Continuous Improvement:

- Identify opportunities for process optimization and implement lean manufacturing principles.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

**Key Skills**:

- Production Expertise: A deep understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, and quality control.,
- Leadership: Proven experience in leading and developing production teams, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.,
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address production challenges and improve processes.,
- Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.,
- Budgeting and Cost Control: Proficiency in managing production budgets and controlling costs effectively.,
- Safety Consciousness: A commitment to maintaining a safe working environment and promoting a culture of safety.,
- Continuous Improvement: Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and a track record of driving process improvements.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management) is preferred.
- Food Manufacturing Experience: Proven experience in maintenance management within the food manufacturing industry, with a strong understanding of meat, fish, poultry, bakery, and dairy production processes.
- Proven experience in production management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of production planning software and tools.
- Demonstrated experience in implementing lean manufacturing practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and production management software.
- Familiarity with relevant safety regulations and certifications is a plus.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.

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