Plant Manager

An industry leader in the FMCG manufacturing sector has an opportunity for an energetic, self
- motivated Mechanical/Electrical Engineer with experience in a fast-paced, continuous production environment to take up the role of Plant Manager at their facility based in Roodekop. This role will suit someone who has a passion for production, people and striving for excellence, and is looking for an opportunity to advance their career in a world class manufacturing environment, working with like-minded people.

**Duties and Responsibilities include**:

- Achieving production efficiencies of at least 85%
- Managing raw material, packaging and finished good stock
- Managing the maintenance and service of machinery and moulds
- Implementing measurable technical and process development and improvements
- Ensuring customer satisfaction
- Ensuring internal customer satisfaction
- Implementing and maintaining ISO 9001 quality system
- Achieving quality manufacturing requirements
- Developing a budget for production in conjunction with the Operations Manager
- Managing budget i.t.o. labour, materials, maintenance/repairs and packaging
- Recruiting and selecting staff
- Managing individual and team performance
- Managing workplace climate
- Ensuring a safe working environment
- Ensure proper housekeeping
- Amongst other duties

**Requirements**:

- BSc. or BEng. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degree is essential.
- Minimum 5 years’ plus Senior Production/GM/Plant/Ops Management experience in Manufacturing and Production (High volume Packaging or FMCG preferable - NO batch production or electronics manufacturing)
- 5 years plus Production and Maintenance Management experience essential
- Intermediate excel and ability to work with numbers and people
- SAP experience will be beneficial
- Hands-on technical experience with PLC’s, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, gears, motors etc in

current or previous roles

**Benefits**:

- Pension Fund Contribution.
- Medical Aid Contribution.
- Performance Based Bonus

Minimum 5 years’ plus Senior Production/GM/Plant/Ops Management experience in Manufacturing and Production (High volume Packaging or FMCG preferable - NO batch production or electronics manufacturing) 5 years plus Production and Maintenance Management experience essential Intermediate excel and ability to work with numbers and people SAP experience will be beneficial Hands-on technical experience with PLC’s, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, gears, motors etc in current or previous roles