Key Purpose: To manage, lead, and support the production team, and to support internal customers and stakeholders, so that world-class production, quality, and maintenance targets are achieved most cost-effectively and efficiently.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Production Management
- Plan and monitor daily and weekly production schedules to achieve volume, efficiency, and quality targets.
- Analyze production performance and drive corrective actions to meet operational KPIs.
- Ensure accurate recording of production data and maintain production records.
Team Leadership and Development
- Lead, coach, and mentor Production Team Leaders and Training Controllers to build capability and drive engagement.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and manage individual development plans.
- Ensure that training and skills development are prioritized and aligned with operational requirements.
Quality and Food Safety
- Enforce adherence to Quality at Source principles and compliance with QFSE standards.
- Collaborate with the QFSE Manager to investigate and resolve quality issues, implementing preventive actions.
- Promote continuous improvement in product quality and process reliability.
Asset Care and Equipment Reliability
- Support Engineering and Maintenance Manager in planning and executing preventive and autonomous maintenance activities.
- Foster operator ownership of equipment through Autonomous Maintenance practices.
- Participate in root cause analysis of equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
Cost and Resource Management
- Develop and manage operational budgets for the production unit, including labor, materials, and overheads.
- Monitor cost performance against budget, identifying and addressing variances.
- Drive waste reduction and efficient resource utilization.
Safety, Health, and Environmental Compliance
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and company policies.
- Conduct safety inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
- Promote a culture of safety through training, communication, and visible leadership.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify and prioritize performance improvement opportunities based on KPI analysis and process performance.
- Lead problem-solving sessions and implement solutions to eliminate root causes.
- Collaborate with the Continuous Improvement Specialist to embed lean practices.
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Engage with peers (e.g., Stores, Quality, Engineering, Projects) to optimize supply chain flow, resource allocation, and plant reliability.
- Foster a collaborative and solutions-oriented work environment.
Skills, Experience & Education
SKILLS
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing and bottling operations
- Proficient in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, or similar methodologies
- Data analysis and interpretation of operational metrics (OEE, yield, etc.) Budgeting and cost control understanding
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Familiarity with manufacturing systems such
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Understanding of South African labour law and OHSA is preferable
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Knowledge specifically relating to KHS Plasmax Technology machines.
- KHS InnoPet Plasmax 12D,
- KHS Corpoplast- FreshSafePET,
- KHS PlasMax 20Q/latest Technology
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
- National Diploma or Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- Technical and/or production management experience.
- 5–8 years in manufacturing operations, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management capacity
- Proven track record in managing high-volume production environments, preferably FMCG or beverage industry.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving CI projects.
Deadline:17th June,2025
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