Production Manager - Cape Town

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a Production Manager within the food industry

POSITION INFO:
Job Specification
Plan, direct, and coordinate the operations of the production facility
Formulating and implementing policies
Managing daily operations
Managing full utilisation of plant equipment, raw materials and people meeting customer specifications

Knowledge
Product and Process
Process Engineering / Mechanical
Plant capacity and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
Budget Management
Personnel and human resources practices
Production and processing
World-Class Manufacturing practices and models
Basic accounting and Mathematics
Administration Management
Audit Compliance
FSSC 22000, OSH Act, GMP, BCEA and LRA

Skills
Managing and leading teams towards high performance, Implementation of World Class and Lean Manufacturing processes and structures, Project Management, Management of human resources, critical thinking skills, analytical ability, judgement and decision-making skills, monitoring, basic accounting principles, budget development and management, leadership skills, communication skills, advanced computer skills, change management
Production Planning for the factory
Ensure the daily Production Plan is timeously and efficiently Implemented
Maintain and Optimise production performance and production processes
Develop, Maintain, and Control Production and Quality Procedures and Practices
Manage and control CIP and cleaning procedures and practices in the factory
Support to the engineering department to ensure sufficient maintenance and engineering services
Contribute to engineering and equipment or infrastructural improvements
Ensure a Safe and Healthy Working Environment
Maintain an environment of continuous improvement and effective teamwork
Manage Human resources in the factory
Perform Administration
Risk Management


Minimum Requirements
Diploma or Degree in Production / Operations Management / Mechanical Engineering / Chemical Engineering Management
Project Management Certificate or Training
Minimum of 6 - 7 years within a production role
Minimum of 3 – 5 yrs Management
Analytical Thinking
Adaptability
Leading & Managing Change
Client Focus
Problem solving
Planning & Organisation
Vision & Alignment
Strategic Thinking
Organisational Awareness
Business Perspective
Information Management
Concern for Safety
Using Information Management
Human Resource Management
Information Gathering & Processing


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