Shift Production Manager

JOB SUMMARY Leads the Shift Managers and Production Crews to ensure the achievement of success in the Company’s production operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the production processes of the Company to ensure conformity with quality standards, customer specifications and that delivery deadlines are met.
• Ensure that industrial relations are practiced in accordance with the collective agreements for unionized employees.
• Liaise with Planning and Sales to ensure internal production requirements are communicated to the Shift Managers within the stipulated time frames.
• Ensure adherence to the ISO 9001 procedures for all manufacturing and production processes.
• Liaise with the Preprint Services department to ensure co-operation with production personnel.
• Achieve budget targets in terms of performance and cost.
• Maintain or surpass the targets set for waste management.
• Make recommendations for improvements in production processes so that maximum efficiency and quality standards are achieved.
• Identify training requirements for all staff in direct and indirect reporting relationships in order to maximize labour input.
• Ensure that the Company's safety rules and regulations and established safe working practices are complied with on the factory floor and immediate environs.
• Ensure all quality procedures are followed and checklists are completed and signed off.
• Develop statistical process control systems (SPC) to ensure that all the Company’s targets are met.
• Ensure that housekeeping and good manufacturing practices are maintained to the highest standard at all times.
• Motivate staff to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity.
• Lead the production process in the absence of the Plant Manager.
• Carry out any other relevant duties as assigned by the Plant Manager

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A degree in Manufacturing, Process Management or Engineering Discipline and seven (7) years similar experience,  OR
• At least 12 years Managerial/supervisory experience in the Manufacturing Industry. Experience with Industrial Relations and Unions.

SKILLS & ABILITES

• Good communication skills; verbal and written
• Computer Literate
• Ability to liaise at all levels
• Extraordinary organization skills
• A team player - A mentor and coach.
• Familiar with ISO Standards and Procedures.
• Familiar with Manufacturing Safety Standards