Production Manager

Reckitt Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

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About The Role

We are looking for a dedicated Production Manager to inspire positive change and drive efficiency in our manufacturing operations. You will manage a vibrant team, transform large‑scale production processes, innovate, mentor and excel. Manage the strategic direction of the manufacturing function and maximise day‑to‑day operational performance. Provide ongoing development and career planning for employees.

Your responsibilities

• Provide a safe working environment for all employees and contractors.
• Manage large manufacturing operations, driving performance and efficiency.
• Establish a continuous improvement culture to sustain gains in OEE, waste, cost, quality and customer service targets.
• Ensure the manufacturing team achieve all quality standards in line with global compliance.
• Drive budgetary control through manufacturing efficiencies.
• Assess factory performance targets continually.
• Develop manufacturing teams, focusing on succession planning and talent pipeline.
• Create an engaging environment that challenges status quo and improves working relationships.
• Ensure compliance on manufacturing execution systems.
• Effective communicator with strong problem‑solving skills.

The experience we're looking for

The skills for success

Business partnership, collaboration and partnership building, relationship management, business acumen, productivity management, improve business processes, distribution logistics, logistics management, vendor negotiation, contract negotiation, category management expertise, supply management, procurement.

What we offer

We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, life insurance for all employees globally, and a range of benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short‑term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results.

Equality

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Supply Chain

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