Job Overview:

We are looking for a highly skilled and versatile Production Manager to join our team in Gauteng, South Africa. The ideal candidate will be responsible to lead and achieve factory production, quality, volume, and EH&S standards. Responsible for planning, scheduling, strategizing, and overseeing all production activities by playing a key role in meeting the company profitability and customer satisfaction goals through monitoring workflow in the Production Department and with optimum production staff.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the entire production process.

Maintain a safe shop floor environment and advocate for safety.

Ensure that production schedules are met, that production workload and staff are properly allocated, and that equipment are adequate to the production needs.

Monitor daily machinery running and machinery status to ensure efficiency and quality.

Maintain production control records and provide information in regard to delivery dates, schedules and operating issues.

Take all the necessary actions to manage production cost and improve profitability, ensures inventories are arranged and available and advise on capital improvements.

Schedule and ensure performance of all equipment maintenance following maintenance procedures.

Ensure usage of correct NTM/ tobacco blend is issued on machine during production.

Run the machine with minimum wastage of NTM/ tobacco.

Compile and submit daily/ monthly production reports to the management as per the requirements.

Submit daily/ monthly stock production reports and deliveries by Marketing department.

Meet all assigned goals by the General Manager and assist other departments in accomplishing their goals where possible.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent in other related fields.

Minimum of total 15 years' work experience in a tobacco-related environment

At least 5 years of work experience in a senior role in a manufacturing sector, preferably tobacco/ cigarette industry.

Strong leadership, interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong knowledge of manufacturing standards

Technical and numerical skills

Ability to coach and mentor employees.