East Rand Production Manager (FMCG) Market related
Our client in the FMCG Industry is looking to hire a Production Manager.
Duties • Taking charge of the production department within the factory • Producing high quality products for our customers • Understanding and improving production processes within the department • Forward planning and general admin • Staff management and optimal productivity and efficiency • Achieving and improving on set production targets • Daily stock taking, stock rotation and management of electronic stock system. • Occupational Health and Safety, Food Safety and HACCP • All areas of responsibility must be always neat and clean. • Prepare for various monthly and annual audits. • Cost control management to comply with departmental budget. • Daily report back to senior manager and weekly/monthly formal reports • Follow maintenance schedules, some physical maintenance work to be conducted. • Manage crisis situations within the department, like breakdowns.
Requirements • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure. • Exceptional planning and organisational skills • Excellent electrical, technical, and mechanical skills • Good communication skills • Honest and trustworthy • Excellent computing and recordkeeping skills • Leadership skills with an ability to manage individuals as well as big teams of personnel. • Good human relations • Candidate must have a pro-active and attention to detail approach to his work. • Must be willing to work every second weekend and work extended hours from time to time. • The following qualities are critical in the ideal candidate: