Packaging Unit Manager

2 days ago

Olifantsfontein, South Africa Signal Hill Products Full time

**Overall responsibility**

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced **Packaging Unit Manager** to oversee the efficient utilization of plant, raw materials, and personnel to produce a **high-quality product at mínimal cost** while meeting customer requirements and complying with legislation. This role requires **strong leadership, operational efficiency, and a commitment to continuous improvement** in a high-speed production environment.

**Productivity & Operations**
- Achieve and improve all **production line targets**.
- Implement corrective actions to prevent substandard products and drive **continuous improvement**.
- Control **fixed costs, beer loss, and container loss**.
- Ensure the **packaging line is clean and organized** at all times.
- Ensure **packaged volumes by brand/pack** align with production plans.
- Comply with **safety standards and statutory requirements**.
- Facilitate and lead **maintenance postmortems**, capturing insights for improvement.
- Report on **efficiencies, downtime, and production issues**.

**People & Performance Management**
- Lead and motivate teams, including **performance appraisals, discipline, training, and development**.
- Recruit, select, and appoint staff, ensuring the right **skills and capacity** are in place.
- Set and monitor **team and individual goals**.
- Conduct **team reviews** and address training and development needs.
- Manage **employee performance, grievances, and workplace relations**.
- Drive a positive **Industrial Relations (IR) climate** and **manage absenteeism** effectively.

**Quality, Safety & Compliance**
- Ensure the **packaging process meets all quality standards**.
- Promote a **safety-first culture**, ensuring adherence to **Health, Safety, and Environmental Policies**.
- Ensure staff are aware of **First Aid and Incident Reporting Procedures**.
- Take proactive steps to prevent **health and safety hazards**.

**Business & Financial Management**
- Participate in **operational planning and budgeting processes**.
- Drive **cost efficiency**, identifying and addressing financial risks.
- Streamline and **optimize operational practices and processes**.

**Key Requirements**
- **Degree in Engineering** or equivalent
- **3-5 years’ experience** in **Production Management**:

- Experience in **high-speed packaging plant & equipment**:

- **PC literate** (Microsoft Office proficiency)
- Strong understanding of **Maintenance Processes & Packaging Equipment**:

- **Assertive leadership** with excellent people management skills
- Strong **diagnostic and problem-solving abilities.**

**NB: Specific duties/responsibilities will vary from time to time: the above list is intended to indicate the general nature of the post and is not exhaustive. The post holder will be expected to be flexible in supporting the business by undertaking any other responsibilities which are aligned with this job level.

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