Production Manager - Novus Print Montague Gardens at Novus Holdings Ltd

Job Description

• Novus Print Montague Gardens is seeking to appoint a Production Manager that will play a critical role in overseeing and managing the production process to ensure optimal efficiency and productivity. In this role you will be responsible for ensuring that production targets are met and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency and to reduce costs. You will lead and manage a team of production managers and provide guidance and support to ensure the smooth running of operations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Efficient workflow planning to ensure deadlines and set targets are met by ensuring efficient utilization of machinery to ensure high productivity, minimum downtime and managing risk.
• Managing production costs in line with budgets.
• Giving overall leadership and direction to all production departments and teamsby motivating and optimizing performance, as well as expansion and  improvement projects.
• Giving input to the production Capex and Opex budgets.
• Overseeing all interdepartmental and client relationships, employee morale,
• performance and skills development

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in production management within the printing environment.
• Experience and knowledge of financial management and interpretation of financial statements.
• A strong Sheetfed background (print, folding and binding) will be advantageous.

Skills and Competencies

• Leadership and Management Skills 
• Track record of the ability to motivate, develop, correct, and discipline employees.
• Results driven and focused on task completion.
• Display good coping skills in a pressurized environment and able to multi-task
• Good organizational and time management skills 
• Attention to detail.
• Competent in Microsoft Office Suite