Factory Manager

Factory Manager Manufacturing

Johannesburg North, Johannesburg - Gauteng - South Africa

Reporting to the Head of Fulfilment, you will ensure our client continuously produces exceptional quality products efficiently in a proactively maintained plant driven by suitably skilled, motivated and disciplined teams.

Qualifications

Certification in Machine Setting/Product Processing
A bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field is preferred.
Certification in Lean Six Sigma, 5S or equivalent for process improvement.
Additional operational certifications (e.g. Supply Chain, Quality) are beneficial.
Project management certification a bonus

Knowledge and Experience

Min 5-10 years of direct manufacturing management experience managing a production process with more than 30 staff (indirect or direct reports).
At least three years in a senior decision-making role directing the processing of plastic parts
Fulfilled roles wholly responsible for an annual budget over R1mil.
Proven track record in managing manufacturing operations, especially in plastic injection moulding and assembly.
In-depth understanding of production processes, quality control, and supply chain management.
Solid understanding of industry regulations and compliance standards.
Baseline technical skills in injection moulding processes and machinery.
Solid understanding and experience in proactive and reactive machine maintenance plans and implementation processes
Proven successful project management track record
Strong proficiency using MS Office, specifically Excel and data/reporting apps.
Proficiency in using manufacturing software for production planning, inventory management, and quality control.
Knowledge of and experience in ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems

Industry Experience

Extensive experience in plastic injection moulding and assembly.
Familiarity with the challenges and opportunities in the plastics manufacturing industry.
Solid understanding of: