Job Summary
National packaging company requires the services of a Production Manager who has relevant experience in the FMCG / packaging industry, for their Pinetown plant.
Annual Remuneration:
* To R1.2mil (neg) plus bonus/es
Competencies:
* Degree Mechanical / Mechatronics / Electrical Engineering preferred
* 5+ years FMCG / packaging / continuous manufacturing production experience
* 3 years or more Production/Unit Management experience essential
* Plastic injection and/or blow moulding experience advantageous
* Familiar with FSSC or ISO9001 standards
* Intermediate experience on Excel and comfortable working with numbers and spreadsheets/reports
Characteristics:
* Self-motivated, energetic and ability to motivate and empower a team
* Ability to make tough decisions and manage complexity
* Excellent communication and proven track record of managing a production team
* Strong sense of urgency and enjoys being on the floor and in a hands-on type of role and environment
Key Performance Areas:
* Managing of production staff to ensure a motivated and high performing team
* Managing of all machine and plant maintenance
* Machine efficiencies of < 85%
* Identification and achievement of measurable technical and process developments and improvements
* Establishing the budget for mould expenses and equipment including the control of consumable costs
* Controlling spares usage and costs
* Partnering with Quality to ensure the correct standards in accordance with FSSC and ISO systems are maintained
* Overseeing and assisting with training of all production staff
* Working with HSE to ensure a safe working environment by adhering to safety procedures
* Ensuring proper housekeeping by maintaining a minimum score of 95% on the housekeeping checklist and 100% adherence to the dress code
Contact Scott on 0117041302
McKessar Recruitment
Randburg
2-10
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About
We are specialist recruiters in the following industries : 1.) high speed packaging (FMCG), 2.) plastics packaging and 3.) industrial pumps and valves. In these fields we are recruiting for recognised local and international market leaders. Positions we cover include qualified artisans, production / maintenance team leaders, engineers and sales personnel.