Hire Resolve's Client is seeking a Production Manager for PET to join their team that is based in Lanseria. The Production Manager for PET will be responsible for overseeing the entire production process in a PET manufacturing plant. This role involves ensuring that the production lines run efficiently, meeting safety, quality, and productivity standards. The manager will work closely with cross-functional teams, including maintenance, quality control, and logistics, to optimize operations and ensure the highest quality products are produced on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production Management: Oversee day-to-day operations of the PET production process, ensuring optimal efficiency, quality, and safety standards are met.
• Team Leadership: Lead and manage a team of production staff, including setting objectives, providing guidance, and fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Process Optimization: Continuously evaluate and improve production processes, including identifying bottlenecks, reducing downtime, and improving overall production yield.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and industry regulations; actively promote a safety-first culture in the workplace.
• Quality Control: Oversee quality assurance processes to ensure that production standards are consistently met and maintain high product quality.
• Budgeting & Cost Control: Manage production costs, monitor waste, and ensure that production remains within budget while maximizing efficiency.
• Maintenance Coordination: Coordinate with the maintenance department to ensure that equipment is well-maintained and downtime is minimized.
• Reporting: Generate and analyze production reports, identifying trends and areas for improvement. Provide regular updates to senior management on production status, challenges, and achievements.
• Inventory Management: Ensure adequate raw materials are available for production and manage stock levels to avoid production delays.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualification: A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Production Management, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • At least 5 years of experience in a production management role, preferably within a PET or plastic manufacturing environment.
  • Strong understanding of the PET production process, including extrusion, injection molding, or blow molding technologies.
  • Proven leadership experience managing a production team.
  • Experience in implementing lean manufacturing principles and process optimization.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent leadership and people management abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of safety and quality standards in manufacturing.
• Ability to manage budgets and reduce production costs.
• Proficiency in production management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with different teams.

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive, with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong decision-making and conflict-resolution skills.
• High degree of integrity and accountability.

Work Environment:

• Full-time, on-site position in Gauteng Province.
• Shift work may be required depending on production schedules.
• Occasional travel to suppliers or other plants may be required.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Kay-Leen Recruiter at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn 
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: manufactoring@hireresolve.za.com
  

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.