Production Manager

About the position

A well-established company located in Industria West is looking for a Production Manager to join their team!
Minimum Education: Matric / Tertiary education related to production management would be advantageous

Minimum Experience: 5 years’ experience

Industry Specific: General packaging - corrugated boxes, cardboard boxes, etc.

Duties and Requirements includes but is not limited to the following:

• Manage and prioritize the production of high quality packaging consistently through improvement and innovation.
• Ensure delivery of sustainable cost effective, fit for purpose, packaging
• Improve speed of service delivery avoiding production errors or loss.
• Ensure production lines run smoothly with minimum downtime.
• Ensure client specifications are met in all aspects related to quantities, dimensions, and delivery
• Ensuring that the manufacturing schedules are met.
• Day to day supervision of factory staff and conducting periodical performance reviews.
• Communicating with management regarding staff related issues and resolving grievances.
• Identifying abuse of sick leave and absenteeism and escalating disciplinary measures to management
• Identifying poor performance and implementing procedures to increase employee productivity.

Desired Skills:

• Production Manager
• Production Supervisor
• Production Team Leader