PRODUCTION MANAGER

Job Description

Large company based in the Vaal has a permanent position available for a Production Manager to join their highly dynamic team

Qualifications:

Grade 12
Stable working career of 5 years in a Production Management role
Business administration, management, engineering, industrial technology, Operations Management Diploma.
Knowledge and experience in production and manufacturing processes and techniques
Knowledge of raw materials – Added Advantage Meat manufacturing environment Pork industry
Knowledge of quality systems and standards – Added Advantage Meat manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of health and safety standards and compliance
Knowledge of process improvement techniques

Main Job Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

Cost control programs
Ensure efficient collaboration and co-ordination between relevant departments including procurement, distribution and management
Plan a production schedule for the job
Implement and control the production schedule
Review and adjust the schedule where needed
Determine the human resources required
Determine the material resources required
Manage human and material resources to meet production targets
Make decisions about equipment use, maintenance, modification and procurement
Work out and implement standard operating procedures for production operations
Ensure that standard operating procedures are adhered to
Ensure implementation and adherence to health and safety procedures
Set product quality standards
Monitor quality standards of products
Implement and enforce quality control and tracking programs to meet quality objectives
Analyse production and quality control to detect and correct problems
Determine and implement improvements to the production process
Prepare and maintain production reports
Monitor and review the performance of staff and organize necessary interventions for improvement
Estimate production costs
Set production budgets
Manage production budgets implement
Knowledge of business, finance and management principles
Knowledge of human resource principles and practices
Knowledge of machines and tools – added advantage if pork industry
Knowledge of engineering and technology principles and practices
Solid computer skills

Key Skills and Competencies