Production Manager

Making a tangible impact on manufacturing excellence begins with a leader who can strategically align production processes with business goals. Our client, an established organization in the manufacturing and FMCG sectors, with a strong focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement, is seeking a dedicated Production Manager to oversee daily operations and drive operational success.

Where You'll Make an Impact:

• Plan and manage the daily and weekly production schedule to optimise labour, equipment, and raw materials in response to customer demand.
• Drive productivity, plant utilisation, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), while identifying and eliminating waste through Lean and World Class Manufacturing practices.
• Ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards including HACCP, GMP, ISO, and 5S, managing audits, corrective actions, and documentation.
• Oversee plant maintenance and engineering support, including preventative maintenance planning and responding to breakdowns.
• Manage factory costs against budgets, fostering a culture of cost-consciousness on the factory floor.
• Lead, coach, and develop teams through performance management, training, industrial relations, and daily leadership.
• Promote a safe working environment adhering to OSH Act, NOSA, and Group SHE standards.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and effective teamwork through daily MDWT engagement.

Duties:

• Develop and implement production schedules aligned with demand forecasts.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators such as productivity and OEE.
• Lead quality assurance and food safety initiatives, ensuring compliance and readiness for audits.
• Plan and oversee plant maintenance activities.
• Manage operational costs and ensure adherence to budgets.
• Lead and develop production teams to achieve operational excellence.
• Promote health, safety, and environmental standards.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Production Management, Chemical/Mechanical Engineering or similar
• 6-7 years' relevant experience, including 4-5 years in a management role - ideally within a food, diary, FMCG manufacturing context
• Strong working knowledge of production and process engineering, plant capacity, OEE, budgeting and HR practices
• Proven leadership skills in team management and development.
• Strong understanding of quality and food safety standards.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Good communication skills and the ability to manage cross-functional teams.
• Relevant skills in budgeting, process engineering, and production management.

What We'll Give You:

• A competitive salary package (negotiable based on experience).
• An opportunity to lead a dynamic team within a growing company.
• A role that offers professional development and a chance to make a meaningful impact.

If you are ready to lead with purpose and drive operational excellence, we invite you to apply and become a key driver of our client's success.

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