Production Manager - Flexible Packaging - Cape Town

Minimum requirements for the role:

• A Grade 12 with a degree or diploma in Packaging or Mechanical Engineering or Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, Operations Management or related is required for the role.
• Previous experience having worked within a Production Management role within the Flexible Packaging and/or Extrusion / Lamination / Flexo Graphic Industries is preferred.
• Must have strong interpersonal, leadership and management skills.
• Must be able to manage multiple production processes simultaneously, and to utilise resources effectively and efficiently in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Computer literate and proficient with word processing, spreadsheet and related software programs.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing and overseeing the planning, organising, and controlling of all activities within the extrusion, printing, lamination, slitting and conversion production departments.
• Leading, encouraging and motivating personnel within the sphere of responsibility.
• Developing and implementing a Production strategy to drive down costs and improve overall efficiencies in line with World Class Manufacturing (WCM) practices as well as applying Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Taking ownership and the management of the continuous improvement of the Production departments as well as improving the overall efficiency of the Production departments.
• Ensuring that an effective maintenance plan is adhered to and continuously improved.
• Successfully motivating teams and implementing projects within budget.
• Reconciling production material usage and accounting for waste, while implementing proactive measures to reduce waste generated within the Production departments.
• Ensuring responsibility for safety requirements within the ISO 9001 and BRC systems.
• Reducing customer complaints resulting from production inefficiencies.
• Ensuring effective production planning and scheduling.
• Complying with Safety, Health, Environment and Risk standards.

Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.