Job Description

Job Summary
A leading packaging company situated in Gauteng is urgently seeking the expertise of an experienced Production Manager to join their team.
The successful incumbent for this position will be responsible for:

• Responsible for the relevant Production Unit , its equipment, personnel and all other resources to ensure that products are produced according to the respective production plans in the defined quality and at planned or better costs
• Manage and lead the organization by clear standards and goals
• Review the performance of the respective organization unit and drive corrections and improvements
• Regularly review and supervise production and its performance
• Ensure legal compliance, health & safety compliance, food safety compliance, etc
• Support the Operations Manager in the continuous development of the organization
• Support activities including direct interaction with customers in the sales process or product development
• Support the customer complaint handling process and activities related to the resolution of non-conformities until the implementation of effective corrective actions for the respective production unit.
• Assure that the production personnel is producing in line with the production plan in the specified quality at the expected performance levels.
• Ensure that established organization and job roles are executed by competent personnel.
• Coordinate maintenance activities (break-down or preventive) with the maintenance department
• Support risk evaluation and the establishment of appropriate HSE environment measures.
• Ensure that your respective personnel is trained in all HSE measures (safety guards, PPE etc.) and complies with these at all times and report accidents and incidents

Key requirements:

• Bachelor/Master or Diploma degree with clear affinity to operations
• +5 years supervisory experience in applicable technology
• Deep understanding of cost calculation and performance metrics
• Strong leadership skills - ability to lead and guide the production personnel including the responsibility of recruiting, on-boarding, training, planning, reviewing etc.
• Thorough understanding of health and safety practices
• Ability to work independently, to tight deadlines and proactive in solving problems
• Excellent communication and organizational skills in English and local language

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by either filling in the online application form or emailing your CV to
You are welcome to contact Rebecca 021 180 0856 or Nehelene on 021 180 0869
Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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