Production Lead (Western Cape) at Ecowize Group

Description

• The Production and Warehouse Manager oversees overall production activities, ensuring cost-effective and timely production. This role includes developing production schedules, applying lean principles, managing warehouse operations via ERP systems, and maintaining ISO compliance. Emphasis is placed on optimization, quality, collaborating with multiple departments, and enforcing health and safety. Success hinges on strong team leadership, process innovation, and continuous improvement to drive both operational excellence and long-term growth.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal utilization of resources, adherence to production schedules, and cost-control measures throughout the manufacturing process.
• Apply lean inventory principles to identify and eliminate inefficiencies reducing wastage and excess stock.
• Coordinate labour, equipment, and materials to optimise throughput and minimise bottlenecks.
• Set and monitor budget targets for production, evaluating variances and taking corrective actions.
• Manage all aspects of the warehouse, including inventory control, stock accuracy, and efficient material flow to and from the production lines.
• Design efficient layouts in factory/warehouse for raw materials, in-process goods, and finished products to reduce handling time.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels for all materials, preventing overstocking or stock-outs.
• Guarantee that all critical documents are systematically documented and accessible for compliance and quality assurance.
• Implement and maintain quality control systems, ensuring products and processes meet the required standards and comply with relevant regulations (e.g., ISO standards, health and safety regulations).
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards, ISO 14001/ OSHAS 18001 best practices and local/national regulations for chemical manufacturing and warehousing.
• Utilise systems and processes developed and ensure compliance to best practices.  Drive the continual improvement and integration of systems and processes, leveraging technology to drive efficiency and sustainability.
• Promote innovative approaches to production and warehouse operations, aiming to reduce costs, improve product quality, and ensure sustainable growth.
• Ensuring procurement strategies includes health and safety factors and focus on continuous development for yourself and people in your team.

Requirements

• Degree in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering 
• 3-5 years' experience in Chemical Manufacturing and Warehouse Administration
• Previous experience and knowledge in Chemical Raw Material Sourcing
• Knowledge of Chemical manufacturing/blending
• Quality Control / ISO 9001 implementation and maintenance
• Chemical detergent and disinfectant Industry exposure
• Inventory Management

The successful Incumbent must have the following skillset:

• Exceptional communicator both verbally and written
• Good understanding and knowledge of the cleaning industry and service orientated.
• Logical thinker as well as strategic and organized
• Ability to solve problems efficiently and to be pro-active in identifying potential problems
• Attention to detail
• Must have a strong preference to work in the Ecowize culture with the following core values; Respect, Honesty and Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Open Communication, and Service Excellence.