Production Manager - Packaging Manufacturing
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Supervise various machinery and areas including Die-cutting, Focusight, Windowpatcher, Gralex, Tub machine, Flexo machine, and stripping of excess board.
- Develop and uphold quality control objectives, harmonizing them with production procedures in collaboration with fellow managers to optimize product reliability and minimize costs.
- Manage the punching and stripping processes of printed materials.
- Conduct thorough checks on work in progress.
- Adjust order priorities and operating schedules as necessitated by workload demands.
- Evaluate production requirements and draft detailed work specifications for the department.
- Drive improvements in machine efficiency and production processes.
- Handle staffing and workload allocation to mitigate overtime.
- Perform additional duties as needed, within your skillset and capabilities.
- Matrick & Relevant tertiary qualifications such as BTech, Diploma, or Degree.
- Precision and attention to detail.
- Ability to act promptly when needed.
- Proficiency in conflict resolution and understanding of labor regulations.
- Competence in training, coaching, and succession planning.
- Effective planning and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication abilities.
- Capability in change management.
- Proficiency in data analysis and trend interpretation.
- Supervisory skills including instruction, direction, and evaluation.
- Aptitude for cross-functional collaboration.
- Familiarity with packaging processes and machinery preferred.
- Understanding of printing and packaging materials, including papers, inks, fluids, and chemicals.
- Experience in Package Printing Processes and Material Production.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks independently.
- Structured project execution skills.
- Proficiency in Occupational Health and Safety regulations and management systems.
- Knowledge of FSSC 22000 & ISO9001 standards.
- 5-8 years of managerial experience in manufacturing.
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