Production Manager

Position: Production Manager

Location: Johannesburg

Industry: Water Treatment

Are you a driven and experienced Production Manager looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic and fastgrowing water treatment company Join us as we expand our footprint across Africa delivering innovative solutions in this multifaceted industry.

Key Responsibilities:

As the Production Manager you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our chemical factory production. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and motivating the departments staff to achieve high standards and meet production targets.
  
• Overseeing all operating processes to maximize efficiency safety and quality.
  
• Planning and scheduling production to align with orders and oversee the manufacturing process.
  
• Preparing and monitoring budgets to ensure optimal use of resources within financial parameters.
  
• Maintaining regular communication with other departments to coordinate operational requirements.
  
• Advising and supporting the purchasing warehousing distribution and logistics departments.
  
• Implementing and monitoring maintenance schedules to minimize plant downtime.
  
• Fostering effective relationships with senior management to support corporate objectives.
  
• Managing the procurement storage and dispatch of finished and raw materials ensuring efficient use of the Bill of Materials (BOM).
  

Personal Traits:

We are looking for a candidate who embodies the following qualities:

• Personal Drive: Confident resilient and results driven.
  
• Business Awareness: Able to identify and explore business opportunities understanding the priorities and concerns of the business.
  
• Teamwork: Works cooperatively and flexibly with others.
  
• Communication: Communicates clearly and persuasively both orally and in writing.
  
• Coaching and Development: Supports team members through feedback encouragement and coaching.
  
• Adaptability: Embraces continual improvement and change adapting to various situations effectively.
  
• Decision Making: Makes wellconsidered decisions ensuring necessary resources are available and work is scheduled to achieve results.
  
• Problem Solving: Analyses situations diagnoses problems and identifies key issues to produce practical solutions.
  
• Process Improvement: Continuously seeks to improve processes and reduce waste.
  
• People Focus: Values people as the companys best asset and prioritizes their wellbeing.
  
• Safety and Environmental Commitment: Adheres to safety and environmental policies to ensure the wellbeing of staff and visitors.
  
• Performance Management: Sets and reviews departmental objectives and KPIs through the Performance Management system.
  

Company Core Values:

• Integrity: Upholding honesty and fairness in all dealings.
  
• Impartiality: Treating everyone with respect courtesy and dignity.
  
• Professionalism: Maintaining exceptionally high standards of work ethic and output.
  
• Efficiency: Using resources responsibly and costeffectively.
  

Qualifications:

• Matric
  
• BSc / BTech in Chemistry (advantageous)
  

Relevant Experience:

• Proven success in a similar position
  
• 5 years of seniorlevel experience in operations management
  
• Experience in the water industry
  
• Excellent negotiation organizational time management and decisionmaking skills
  

Certifications Licenses and Registration:

• Membership in an appropriate professional body (advantageous)
  
• Valid drivers license
  
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally
  

How to Apply:

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge please send your CV to .

Join us in making a positive impact across Africa with innovative water treatment solutions!