Production Manager at Fadac Resources

Our client is a leading FMCG group in Africa. They are into manufacturing of branded personal care products for the African market. Due to expansion, they are currently in need of a Production Manager.

Job Responsibilities

• BOM Creation and Daily tracking of GC/Profit Margin
• Production forecasting and Planning
• Ensure Zero Line defect, High Quality and Low customer Complain
• Keep detailed production logs using spreadsheets
• Create Safe work Environment and enforce PPE Usage
• Estimate costs and prepare budgets
• Organize workflow to meet specifications and deadlines
• Monitor production to resolve issues
• Supervise and evaluate performance of production personnel
• Determine amount of necessary resources
• Track machines maintenance schedule with the Technical Manager to ensure reduced chances of halt running in Production and optimise production efficiency
• Ensure material issued by Warehouse follow FEFO Always
• Maintain adherence to GMP / WHO production SOP
• Collate and analyse data, putting together production reports for both factory managers and customers
• Creating schedules of work for your team
• Assist Human Resources with recruitment and training of new employees
• Complete performance appraisals annually
• Review worker performance and identify training needs
• Coach employees
• Communicate any relevant company information and updates to procedures to personnel
• Enforce rules and regulations
• Handle conflict resolution and performance management with support of Human Resources team
• Ensure workplace is safe and clean through task delegation and educating personnel.
• Train personnel on new equipment and review all equipment and safety procedures based on necessity and scheduled reviews

Job Requirements

• Degree in engineering, food technology, biochemistry, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience.
• Possess good engineering knowledge
• Strong knowledge of production management
• Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations
• Knowledge of performance evaluation and budgeting concepts
• Experience in reporting on key production metrics
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP software
• Outstanding communication ability
• Excellent organizational and leaderships skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach
• Be available to take phone calls in the early morning or evening