Company Profile
An opportunity has become available for a technical expert to take on the challenging role of Production Manager with our Entyce Beverages team. The successful Production Manager will lead and support the production and packaging teams in order to meet customer requirements and ensure that world-class products coupled with quality targets are achieved in the most cost-effective manner. This role is based in Isando and reports directly to the Manufacturing Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities
To effectively empower and develop staff through goal setting and performance management in order to enable them to contribute effectively and make the right decisionsEnsuring high efficiency, excellent quality and low wasteTo ensure optimal production through effective liaison with all other support functionsManage and ensure cost-effective labour usage in accordance with MANMAPSAnalyzing and resolving production and packaging history in order to minimise the potential riskTo ensure that operating specifications are in place and are achievable (correctly implemented)To ensure the right talent are recruited and identified for developmentImplementation of the correct business strategiesEffectively manage the operational budget and cost-effectivenessTo ensure implementation and adherence to SHEQ; QMS and food safetyDrive and manage planned maintenance in the production area
Competencies
Leading and SupervisingWorking With PeoplePresenting and Communicating InformationPlanning and OrganisingDelivering Results and Meeting Customer ExpectationsAdapting and Responding to Change
Experience Required
A minimum of 7 years’ experience in the production environment of which at least 3 years in a Production Management capacityExperience in a managerial role is essentialAt least 2 years’ packaging related experience required
Minimum Qualifications Required
A completed qualification (N.Dip / B.Tech / B.Eng / B.Sc) in Chemical – or Industrial Engineering or Production/Operations Management A packaging qualification will be advantageous
Knowledge Required
Packing and utilities (boiler) care experienceExperience in spray drying and evaporator advantageous Understanding Process Flow Management information systems such as Wonderware or Shopware or ScadaExperience in SAP Manufacturing and HR mandatoryExposure to AIB / GMP’s and FSSC systemsLRA knowledge; experience in people management and IR related matters, including chairing of hearings OHSAS 18000 or related safety system will be an added advantage Lean Manufacturing PrinciplesFormulating policies and proceduresSOP’s; Work Instructions and OPL’s formalising and training