Production Manager - JHB at Tiger Brands

THE JOB AT A GLANCE

Your main responsibilities include overseeing the operations of a given manufacturing plant, scheduling employees and managing workload and projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Management of and reporting of out-of-control situations, e.g., budget, safety, quality, manpower shortages, industrial relation etc.
• Planning of the manufacturing operation and manage all manufacturing operation on site.
• Maximize productivity and quality
• Implementation of corrective actions where non-conformities were found
• The management of health and safety, production efficiency, quality, stock management and demand.
• Consistently review the needs of the site introducing new technology as well as setting out the capital investment requirements in line with Group best practice policy
• Managing performance, training and development of staff
• Empower team through care and growth of people by providing people with the means the ability and accountability
• Ensure the Plan adherence Schedules target are achieved
• Investigate stock variances and implement countermeasures
• Clarify roles and tasks – Develop and empower team members
• Full World Class Manufacturing (WCM) function: Manage and expand WCM strategy at plant level, maintaining a consistent approach and ensuring targets including cost reduction are met

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE

Key attributes and competencies

• Ability to work under pressure
• Good communication & service orientated skills
• Planning skills with a high degree of control to complete items quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to think strategically
• Leadership Managing change; influencing others; leading with integrity and respect; owning it; embracing diversity

Essential skills and qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric & Degree in Engineering/ Production
• Oracle knowledge and experience
• Computer Literate – MS Office Suite
• Labour Management
• Awareness of ISO international standards and systems
• 5 years’ experience in manufacturing environment in a 24 /7 running plant
• Understanding of Safety and Human Resource management
• 3 years management/ supervisory experience within FMCG
• Proactive Management Activities (TPM, TQC, WCM)