Site Manager

About the position

Purpose of the job:
Controlling a full manufacturing site with the cross functional understanding of all the areas of a manufacturing facility and adept at managing personnel and Labour relations along with the plant operations.

Role reports to the Chief Technical Officer with Production and Operations reporting in.

Requirements:

• Engineering background is the basic requirement specially in Process or Chemical or Operations discipline
• Diploma or Degree with substantial manufacturing experience
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Strategic Planning skills
• Financial and business management skills
• Ability to deal with multiple, high-priority issues and excel under stressful conditions
• Experience in FMCG / Manufacturing industry

Key Performance Indicators:

• Production
• Performance
• Product specifications
• SHEQ compliance and best practice
• Personnel management
• Cost containment

Responsibilities:

• Carry out a thorough review of all processes and procedures currently being used by the Company and review where improvements could be made to increase efficiency
• Planning, monitoring of the site, to ensure that work is executed within the budgets allowed and in accordance with the contractual programme
• Ensure that Industrial Relations are maintained and that grievances not resolved at site level are handled in accordance with the company policy and where required, chair disciplinary hearings
• Ensure adequate tools, equipment and material are available on site to affect the work and that proper controls are maintained on these
• Ensure correct number, type and quality of personnel are available on site and control and monitor the allocation of man-hours expended and costs incurred
• Set-up, maintain and monitor the implementation of the Management Control System, as required
• Ensure that the contractual requirements of individual contracts and projects are met and the company's contractual and commercial positions are protected
• Ensure that the company's assets allocated to individual contracts and projects are kept safe and maintained in a proper manner
• Ensure that company policy and procedures are implemented and adhered to by all personnel under his or her control
• Monitor and establish an accurate value related assessment of progress at predetermined intervals and prepare interim and final billings
• Assess and provide accurate value related input to the financial reporting system
• Ensure that company Safety Procedures are implemented and adhered to on site
• Provide training for site personnel in aspects of Safety, Quality Assurance, Quality control and other necessary skills, in accordance with company procedures

Desired Skills:

• FMCG Manufacturing
• Management Control System
• Plant Operations
• Labour relations
• Production
• SHEQ compliance
• Strategic Planning
• Safety
• Quality Assurance
• Quality Control

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree

About The Employer:

FMCG Manufacturer