Production Manager
Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
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Job Summary
Our client a well-established edible oil refinery and packing operation based in Johannesburg South is seeking a hands-on technically strong Production Manager to take ownership of its bottling and packaging operation. This is not a desk-based role; the successful candidate will spend much of their time on the factory floor leading the team and troubleshooting problems to drive output quality and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Take full ownership of the filling and packaging operation including people machines output quality downtime and efficiency.
Plan and schedule production to consistently achieve daily weekly and monthly output targets on high-volume liquid filling lines.
Lead from the factory floor actively troubleshooting mechanical process and line-balancing problems as they arise.
Monitor and improve line performance including efficiency (OEE) downtime yields waste and product giveaway.
Oversee the correct operation set-up and changeovers of fillers cappers labellers conveyors and end-of-line packaging machinery.
Work closely with the maintenance team to ensure effective planned and preventive maintenance of machines and instruments.
Ensure all finished products meet quality specifications including fill volumes cap and seal integrity labelling and coding.
Manage and maintain the Food Safety Management System (e.g. HACCP / FSSC 22000) and ensure the plant is audit-ready at all times.
Ensure full compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and site health and safety procedures.
Plan and control raw and packaging materials (oil bottles caps labels cartons) and liaise with stores and procurement to prevent line stoppages.
Lead train motivate and manage production supervisors operators and general workers including shift rosters and labour allocation.
Compile and present accurate daily production reports KPIs and variance analyses to senior management.
Drive continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives across the bottling and packaging operation.
Liaise with the refinery quality warehouse and dispatch teams to ensure a smooth flow of product from refining through to dispatch.
Our client a well-established edible oil refinery and packing operation based in Johannesburg South is seeking a hands-on technically strong Production Manager to take ownership of its bottling and packaging operation. This is not a desk-based role; the successful candidate will spend much of their time on the factory floor leading the team and troubleshooting problems to drive output quality and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Take full ownership of the filling and packaging operation including people machines output quality downtime and efficiency.
Plan and schedule production to consistently achieve daily weekly and monthly output targets on high-volume liquid filling lines.
Lead from the factory floor actively troubleshooting mechanical process and line-balancing problems as they arise.
Monitor and improve line performance including efficiency (OEE) downtime yields waste and product giveaway.
Oversee the correct operation set-up and changeovers of fillers cappers labellers conveyors and end-of-line packaging machinery.
Work closely with the maintenance team to ensure effective planned and preventive maintenance of machines and instruments.
Ensure all finished products meet quality specifications including fill volumes cap and seal integrity labelling and coding.
Manage and maintain the Food Safety Management System (e.g. HACCP / FSSC 22000) and ensure the plant is audit-ready at all times.
Ensure full compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and site health and safety procedures.
Plan and control raw and packaging materials (oil bottles caps labels cartons) and liaise with stores and procurement to prevent line stoppages.
Lead train motivate and manage production supervisors operators and general workers including shift rosters and labour allocation.
Compile and present accurate daily production reports KPIs and variance analyses to senior management.
Drive continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives across the bottling and packaging operation.
Liaise with the refinery quality warehouse and dispatch teams to ensure a smooth flow of product from refining through to dispatch.
Our client is offering a market-related salary negotiable depending on experience and qualifications along with benefits in line with company policy.
Required Skills:
Our client a well-established edible oil refinery and packing operation based in Johannesburg South is seeking a hands-on technically strong Production Manager to take ownership of its bottling and packaging operation. This is not a desk-based role; the successful candidate will spend much of their time on the factory floor leading the team and troubleshooting problems to drive output quality and efficiency. Key Responsibilities Take full ownership of the filling and packaging operation including people machines output quality downtime and efficiency. Plan and schedule production to consistently achieve daily weekly and monthly output targets on high-volume liquid filling lines. Lead from the factory floor actively troubleshooting mechanical process and line-balancing problems as they arise. Monitor and improve line performance including efficiency (OEE) downtime yields waste and product giveaway. Oversee the correct operation set-up and changeovers of fillers cappers labellers conveyors and end-of-line packaging machinery. Work closely with the maintenance team to ensure effective planned and preventive maintenance of machines and instruments. Ensure all finished products meet quality specifications including fill volumes cap and seal integrity labelling and coding. Manage and maintain the Food Safety Management System (e.g. HACCP / FSSC 22000) and ensure the plant is audit-ready at all times. Ensure full compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and site health and safety procedures. Plan and control raw and packaging materials (oil bottles caps labels cartons) and liaise with stores and procurement to prevent line stoppages. Lead train motivate and manage production supervisors operators and general workers including shift rosters and labour allocation. Compile and present accurate daily production reports KPIs and variance analyses to senior management. Drive continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives across the bottling and packaging operation. Liaise with the refinery quality warehouse and dispatch teams to ensure a smooth flow of product from refining through to dispatch.
