Production Manager

Your responsibilitiesCoaching, developing and leading direct reports and for implementation and successful application of lean manufacturing both structurally and culturally.Facilitating, coaching, developing and leading staff members to deliver continuously improving operating performance.Manufacturing prime, overhead and operational engineering budget holder.Developing a budget that releases cost ahead of inflation, and for delivery the same.Identifying and resolving problems in all areas (staff, production and equipment),Ensure company and statutory regulations and guidelines are followed, including operational engineering requirementsConstruction and delivering annual plans/budgets including operational engineering.Maintaining duty of care responsibilities, ensuring quality, quantity and promotion of a safe working environmentRecruitment of staff to satisfy the factory staffing establishment levels. Our requirementsAbility to follow established procedures and good manufacturing processes,Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of algebra and geometry.Working knowledge of windows based software, databases, proficiency in excel.Must be capable of engaging in technical discussions involving process engineering, mechanical and electrical engineering, industrial engineering, quality assurance and product development systemsIdentification, investigation and resolution of technical issues as they relate to the manufacturing process, resulting either from equipment malfunction and or non-conformance to formulas, specifications, or processes and procedures.Higher education, preferably in technical fieldMinimum 5 years of experience in production environment inc. managing of peoplePrevious experience in a confectionary or food manufacturing environmentMinimum of 1 year of experience or education in HACCP (Food Safety) and Food Quality