Packaging Manager

We are looking for a Packaging Manager in the FMCG industry based in Gqeberha.

The Packaging Manager is accountable for products packaging. The incumbent manages manpower, materials and energies in order to fulfill the Sales & Operational Plan, delivering the packaged product On-Time-In-Full at the lowest possible cost.

People Management and Development:

• Prepare training needs analysis and develop training plans accordingly.
• Monitor that training delivers the expected results.
• Ensure career development is in line with the strategic business needs.
• Maintain a good and healthy work environment in the department.
• Apply company’s policies in terms of recruitment, compensation, and people development.
• Conduct performance reviews for subordinates.

Plant and process operations:

• Manage the packaging process, applying the company’s rules, standards & procedures.
• Monitor process and product parameters, ensuring respect of specifications.
• Actively collaborate with the Quality Department in order to interpret results (also making use of statistic tools) and use them as a leverage for improvement.
• Facilitate audits and implement corrective action when required.
• Monitor and reduces extract losses whenever possible.
• Ensure sampling plan is applied by packaging operators.
• Support the Plant Manager in establishing “lean” ways of working that can positively impact productivity.
• Monitor OPI and make sure structural improvement plans are produced and implemented, also using TPM.
• Ensure plant is operated according to the suppliers’ instructions and manuals.
• Ensure plant is effectively maintained and planned maintenance is applied.
• Prepare recovery plans, if necessary.
• Manage modifications of process control and installation, ensuring respective manuals are updated.
• Ensure formal failure analysis techniques are applied to recover in case of breakdowns.

Programs and Systems:

• Facilitate implementation of company strategic programs
• Facilitate implementation of Company systems.
• Investments: together with Plant Manager and Production Managers, develop capacity plans in order to cope with the future cidery requirements.
• Propose investments in order to improve the quality of the supply; the continuity of operations; the capacity of the installations and/or the productivity of the lines.
• Support the Technical Department in managing the implementation and installation of the investments.

Planning:

• Ensure adherence to production and packaging planning and deploys resources accordingly, in the most cost-effective way.
• Ensure adequate stock of packaging and auxiliary materials is kept in order to secure continuity of operations.

Budget:

• Support the Plant Manager in preparing the department budget, in terms of materials and human resources.
• Monitor actual versus planned results and take effective measures in case of deviations.
• Share results with team leaders in Packaging Department in order to have understanding and buy-in.

Environment:

• Reduce extract losses.
• Ensure waste reduction in the process.
• Ensure that the Packaging Department actively collaborates for the smooth operation – and within the legal limits.
• Create awareness in the organization about the correct operations
• Manage resource in a sustainable way; identify possibilities in order to reduce water and energy consumption.

Safety:

• Ensure plant operation is carried out in compliance with safety rules and regulations.
• Enforce the use of PPEs.
• Make sure “Safe Work Permit” is carried out whenever necessary.
• Proactively manage safety of contractors together with SHE Engineer and colleagues from Technical Department.
• Promote implementation of Accident Registration and Analysis when necessary and support the SHE Engineer during the investigation of the root causes for accidents.
• Make sure housekeeping is maintained to the highest standards in the Packaging Department

Requirements and Experience:

• Engineering Degree or equivalent
• 3 years' experience as a Departmental Manager in a food manufacturing environment or 5 years as a Team Leader in a food manufacturing environment.

Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful.