Production Manager

Key Responsibilities

As the Production Manager , you will be responsible for ensuring that all production processes are efficient, cost-effective, and meet both company and customer requirements. You will oversee the daily operations, ensuring production objectives, targets, and quality standards are met. Your key responsibilities will include :

• Coordinating and managing all production staff to ensure timely and high-quality production.
• Conducting regular meetings with machine setters to resolve issues, share information, and improve performance.
• Setting production targets (e.g., scrap %, absenteeism %, cycle time) and ensuring they are consistently met.
• Managing production schedules and resources to optimize the use of equipment and personnel.
• Ensuring all production work instructions (including flow charts, setting sheets, inspection instructions, etc.) are up to date and followed.
• Overseeing the ordering of raw materials and ensuring they are available when needed.
• Maintaining adherence to quality management and environmental systems, as well as ensuring workplace safety.
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvements in production processes, equipment, and tooling.
• Conducting periodic reviews to ensure production activities align with procedures and work instructions.
• Collaborating with the quality department to review and address non-conforming products and implement corrective actions.
• Providing leadership when the General Manager is unavailable, ensuring smooth operations.
• Analyzing performance data and preparing reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Ensuring compliance with relevant safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Supervising and training production staff, identifying skills gaps, and ensuring the team is well-equipped to meet production goals.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum of a Grade 12 Certificate .

At least 5 years experience in injection moulding machine setting and optimization.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint .

Strong leadership and people management skills.

Key Attributes

Additional Information

If you are an experienced production leader looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.