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Ntice Sourcing Solutions is a recruitment solutions provider placing professionals across EMEA within all key business functional areas.  These business functional areas include: IT, Engineering /Technical, Accounting & Finance, Sales & Marketing, Human Resources, Training and Development, Supply Chain/Procurement, Production and Operations. Our team is made up of experienced specialist recruiters who are extremely knowledgeable within their chosen field.  Our consultants have spent years growing their client and candidate networks which allows them to match candidates to clients quickly.  We pride ourselves in ensuring we understand the client brief and focus on placing candidates in companies where they thrive and fit the culture of the business.

 

 

 

 

Job Title: LEAN Manufacturing Operations Manager – FMCG
Location: Cape Town
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Manufacturing
Reference: 34372

 

Vacancy Details

Responsible for the operation of the factory in terms of production, quality, cost, delivery, technical, safety, and human resources, while respecting the defined goals. Manage all aspects of manufacturing by working with Production Unit Managers and Foremen to deliver, and where possible, exceed key performance indicators across shifts. Strive for continuous improvement using Lean tools to reduce costs, enhance production and quality.

 

Main Areas of Responsibility:

General and Operations:

• Lead by example, maintaining a safe and efficient workplace.
• Ensure production meets quality standards, satisfying internal and external customers.
• Monitor and achieve production KPIs.
• Coordinate with support functions for on-schedule product delivery.
• Communicate effectively, deliver plant briefs, and gather improvement ideas.
• Manage performance, ensure safe practices, and implement improvements.
• Lead, motivate, and report breakdowns for a high-performance team.
• Enhance procedures for optimal productivity and compliance.
• Meet audit standards and improvement requirements.

 

People Management:

• Efficiently manage manpower for factory needs.
• Implement attendance procedures.
• Handle personnel matters and interactions with Trade Union.
• Train operators and manage time and attendance.
• Investigate incidents and motivate the shift team.
• Monitor performance and communicate KPIs.

 

Relationship Management:

• Collaborate with support functions for process definition.
• Support continuous improvement activities.
• Interface with Sales and Factory Manager for schedules.
• Maintain communication across departments.
• Provide feedback to improve production and quality.

Cost Management:

• Achieve defined production cost targets.
• Safety, Health, Environment & Quality:
• Enhance safety and manage quality control.

 

Minimum Qualification & Experience:

• Grade 12.
• Mechanical/Chemical/Industrial/Electrical Engineering Diploma/Degree.
• 10 to 15 years’ FMCG/Manufacturing experience.
• 5 to 10 years’ Management experience.
• Proficiency in Manufacturing practices like Lean, Six Sigma, et

 

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Application Deadline: September 22 2023

 

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.