Junior Production Manager

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Junior Production Manager - Industrial Engineer

Mid Career (Above 6 yrs exp)

Location: CPT

Type: Permanent

Report to: Manager

Duties and Responsibilities: Qualifications • Bachelors degree in industrial engineering. • Post-grad production management or leadership qualifications will be to your advantage. Experience • 5-8 years experience in a manufacturing environment. • Minimum 3 years in a supervisory or management role. • Experience in packaging, plastics, or FMCG or Pharma manufacturing will be advantageous.

  • Plan, manage, and oversee all production activities to meet delivery, quality, and cost targets.
  • Manage production lines in line with Business process approach to cross functional delivery including setup, startup checks, and in-process control.
  • Lead and develop production teams, driving a strong culture
  • Ensure consistent achievement of output and maintain a green scoreboard.
  • Drive compliance with the Management System, ensuring strong audit outcomes.
  • Manage and resolve customer complaints, ensuring effective corrective actions are implemented.
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives in line with operational plans.
  • Monitor and control material usage to ensure variances remain within budget.
  • Optimize labour utilization and manage workforce productivity in line with budget.
  • Lead and coach teams in a unionized MEIBC / Plastics Agreement environment.
  • Ensure discipline, performance, and adherence to SOPs.
  • Identify operational, safety, and reputational risks early and mitigate.
  • Plan capacity and headcount across permanent and flexible labor pools.
  • Apply Extreme Ownership leadership principles in daily operations.
  • Oversee performance management processes, including regular employee reviews.
  • Ensure training and development plans are executed and team competency is maintained in line with skills matrix requirements

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