Production Manager at Clover S.A. Proprietary Limited

Job Advert Summary    

• Join Our Team as a Production Manager!
• Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for optimizing processes and driving efficiency? We are seeking a Production Manager to oversee our manufacturing operations and ensure top-quality production at our Bloemfontein Production facility.  This role is based in our Packaging department.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in production management or a similar role
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Familiarity with manufacturing software and tools
• Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate a team

Requirements    

• National diploma with relevance to the position
• Business English: Fluent
• Code 08 Driver's license 
• Computer literacy (Advanced) 
• 5 – 10 years relevant experience in applying job related concepts, techniques and processes at the required level in Food Manufacturing.
• Knowledge or experience in Diary (yoghurt) advantageous
• People management experience  
• Work shifts/weekends/public holidays

Competencies    

BEHAVIOURAL

• Coach and develop people
• Ability to influence
• Proactive and action orientated
•  Solves problems through effective decision making. 
•  Maintains high standards 
• Displays resilience, determination and flexibility
•  Achieves Results Effectively 

LEADERSHIP

• Build high performing teams
• Business acumen
• Collaborate with others to achieve a common objective
• Interpersonal effectiveness
• Commitment and motivation

TECHNICAL

• Customer orientated
• Communicates effectively
• Ability to negotiate
• Ability to apply numerical principles
• Ability to manage projects

Duties and Responsibilities    

• MANAGE PRODUCTION PROCESSES:
• Execute planning and scheduling
• Compile and submit production reports
• Manage quality, costs and the functionality of equipment
• Manage the manufacturing process
• Ensure housekeeping and good manufacturing practice
• MANAGE PRODUCTION PRODUCTIVITY:
• Improve capacity utilisation and overall plant performance (OPP)
• Manage lost time injury frequency rate (LTIFR)
• Manage strike rate
• Manage usage variance eg. AE, AM, AF
• Manage SHE activities in production
• MANAGE FIXED COST:
• Manage overtime, labour cost, electricity usage, water usage etc.
• Compile annual fixed cost budget and report on deviations
• MANAGE STAFF: 
• Set objectives and manage performance
• Ensure optimal utilisation of staff
• Apply consistent discipline
• Train and develop staff
• Conduct meetings and ensure effective communication to all
• Liaise and communicate with management in all departments
• Implement and maintain Way Better teams