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Job Summary Hire Resolve's client, a manufacturer and supplier of promotional tinware, is searching for a Production Manager to join their team in Epping, Cape town.Responsibilities:Oversee production activities to improve machine utilization and reduce spoilage.Drive operational excellence and monitor daily trends for corrective action.Coordinate production planning with Sales and Planning teams.Ensure production plans are approved and followed.Address quality issues in collaboration with QA personnel.Maintain housekeeping and enforce 5S standards.Approve daily overtime and manage cost overruns.Investigate and resolve customer complaints and product rejections.Ensure compliance with quality, food safety, and audit standards.Oversee equipment maintenance, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and scheduling.Coordinate breakdown response and develop preventative measures.Conduct daily maintenance meetings and manage budget adherence.Review staff performance and conduct disciplinary actions as needed.Coordinate training, keep skills matrix updated, and support succession planning.Promote and enforce safety practices and investigate incidents.Ensure timely completion of reports and administrative tasks.Support innovation and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements:B-Tech or Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a Diploma in Production Management (or equivalent qualification).Minimum of 5 years' leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.Proven ability to manage production efficiency, quality control, and maintenance coordination.Strong understanding of KPIs, EMU (Effective Machine Utilization), and spoilage reduction strategies.Experience with implementing 5S and continuous improvement methodologies.Knowledge of quality and food safety management systems.Familiarity with Six Sigma principles and audit compliance.Competence in managing staff performance, training, and succession planning.Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.Ability to enforce safety protocols and promote a safety-first culture.
If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to or visit website: ??Hire ResolveIT/ComputerRecruiterAboutSpecialists in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Mining, Manufacturing and Finance Careers! Hire Resolve is one of the larger and more agile South African recruitment companies that focus on placing professionals and skilled people in permanent employment and contract employment. We prefer and focus on working with top quality professionals and candidates in South Africa and Africa. Hire Resolve has successfully placed Engineering, Mining, IT, Manufacturing and Finance professionals with top firms across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and in Africa. Hire Resolve has assisted candidates to find jobs at over 100 JSE listed companies of which many are global companies with offices and operations in South Africa and Africa. It is for this reason that we are well respected in the industries we operate in and in the recruitment industry.

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