Junior Production Manager
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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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