Production Manager - Cape Town at RPO Recruitment

Role Description – Key Performance Areas (KPAs)

• Process Management – The PM will implement procedures and processes (best practices) in manufacturing and assembly that will be measurable and transparent. The PM will manage the conformance of all factory staff to agreed operating procedures.
• Accuracy – The PM is required to feed and process operational data onto a real-time, web-based ERP management system where all the metrics of the production processes, Bills of Materials, and inventory is contained and managed. A high level of accuracy and strong metric conversion abilities is required to execute the production plan. The complexity factor in this plant is challenging and requires a very analytical approach to meeting targets.
• Pre-production – The PM will ensure that all components for the manufacturing process are always prepared and timeously ready for production. This includes the availability of labour, raw materials, packaging, moulds, and time.
• Planning The PM will demonstrate the ability to logically apply and allocate resources to deliver planned outcomes and meet quality objectives. The PM will demonstrate a progressive and proactive approach to achieving company and production deadlines.
• Quality – The PM will continuously implement and adjust processes to ensure that quality standards are met and conformed to by all plant operators.
• Leadership – The PM understands the dynamics of a variably skilled factory environment and has the emotional intelligence, experience, and skills to motivate and empower staff.
• Teamwork – The PM is a strong team player who develops positive cross-functional relationships with other team members that supports a positive working environment
• Communication – The PM is required to operate in a transparent and inclusive manner with staff and other business functions to ensure that important and proactive operational information is shared in a transparent and clear fashion.
• Health & Safety – The PM will enforce and maintain the adherence of all staff to the H&S protocols and statutory requirements.

Requirements:

• Tertiary or related qualification in production and/or operations.
• Minimum of 5 years of working experience in production and operations.
• Proven track record of training employees in productivity and safety.
• Ability to coach and mentor employees on a one-to-one basis or as a group.
• Excellent project management skills and technical/mechanical insight
• Working experience with ERP or IMS management systems
• Experience with Inventory management processes and stock control
• A South African citizen with no criminal record in possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Fluency in both English and Afrikaans
• Preference will be given to applicants who come from the plastics industry but this is not a pre-requisite.