Production Manager - Crown Bag (Pty) Ltd, Harrismith

Job Description The Production Manager will be responsible for the successful management of all the operational (procurement, operator maintenance, production, quality, and human resources) aspects of the company to ensure production targets are met and that the finished product meet the required quality standards as set by the company.

Requirements

• Grade 12/ NQF 4
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Production-/ Operational Management will serve as recommendation.
• Proficiency in the MS Office package
• At least 8- 10 years’ experience within a similar environment.
• Proven working knowledge of quality controls and processes in a similar industry.
• Extensive experience with production lines and production machinery
• Square bottom or Triumph machinery experience as well as flexographic printing or packaging experience will serve as recommendation.
• Proven track record of people management.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Effectively coordinate and manage the various sub-departments (procurement, production, quality, and logistics) in order to achieve agreed upon goals of the company.
• Ensure operational efficiency by effectively managing raw materials, stock, production, operator maintenance and staff.
• Successfully manage the operating expenses of the sub-departments, mentioned above, on a continuous basis.
• Ensure compliance with VKB’s internal policies and procedures as well as any legislation pertaining to the business unit, regarding the sub-departments mentioned.
• Oversee staff to ensure that policies and procedures within the operational section of the company are compiled, reviewed and implemented.
• Develop and implement control measures to mitigate risks and limit unnecessary costs or losses.
• Continuous liaison with suppliers and internal departments to maintain long term relationships.
• Work closely with the marketing- and sales team to provide excellent service to clients.
• Develop employees by identifying training needs and implementing training interventions to address those needs.
• Stay abreast of relevant legislation, technologies, techniques and processes by attending workshops, seminars and training interventions.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong negotiation/persuasive skills
• Strong analytical ability
• Attention to detail
• Ability to plan and provide clear direction
• Problem solving and decisive decision making ability
• Excellent people- and relationship management skills
• Ability to create and maintain discipline within the department.
• Have a high work ethic and driven personality.