Proactive Talent Solutions
Manufacturing and FMCG
ProductionManager
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“Production Manager at Proactive Talent Solutions. Skills: Production Operations, Operational Excellence, Team Leadership. Lead and oversee daily production operations. Deliver against volume targets”
What You'll Achieve.
Production volume vs plan; OEE and line efficiency; Yield and wastage reduction; Downtime and equipment reliability; Cost per unit and budget adherence; Food safety and quality compliance; Safety performance; Team engagement and capability development
Industry & Context.
Root Cause Analysis; Data-Driven Decision Making
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5–10 years’ experience in FMCG, beverage or food manufacturing, Knowledge of production processes, Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, Knowledge of GMP, Knowledge of HACCP systems, Proven experience managing large teams in a 24/7 manufacturing environment
What You'll Do.
Lead and oversee daily production operations
Deliver against volume targets
Deliver against quality targets
Deliver against cost targets
Overview production plans
Align production plans with demand forecasts
Align production plans with supply chain requirements
Ensure strict adherence to GMP
Ensure strict adherence to HACCP
Ensure strict adherence to FSSC
Ensure strict adherence to internal quality standards
Drive operational excellence
Lead production teams
Coach production teams
Develop production teams
Foster a high-performance culture
Foster an accountable culture
Partner with Maintenance
Ensure equipment reliability
Ensure optimal plant performance
Drive cost efficiency
Effective utilisation of labour
Effective utilisation of materials
Effective utilisation of utilities
Ensure full compliance with health standards
Ensure full compliance with safety standards
Ensure full compliance with environmental standards
Promote a safety culture
Lead Lean initiatives
Lead continuous improvement initiatives
Collaborate cross-functionally
Ensure seamless execution across value chain
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional collaboration
Full Job Description
To lead and manage end-to-end beverage production operations within a Manufacturing and FMCG environment, ensuring operational efficiency, consistent product quality, safety compliance, and cost control, while aligning production with business demand and driving continuous improvement and operational excellence. _**What you will be doing:**_ * Lead and oversee daily production operations to deliver against volume, quality and cost targets. * Overview production plans aligned with demand forecasts and supply chain requirements. * Ensure strict adherence to GMP, HACCP, FSSC and internal quality standards across all production lines. * Drive operational excellence by improving OEE, reducing downtime and eliminating waste. * Lead, coach and develop production teams, fostering a high-performance and accountable culture. * Partner with Maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and optimal plant performance. * Drive cost efficiency through effective utilisation of labour, materials and utilities. * Ensure full compliance with health, safety and environmental standards and promote a strong safety culture. * Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives across all production processes. * Collaborate cross-functionally (Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Commercial) to ensure seamless execution across the value chain. **Key Competencies:** **Managerial Competencies** * Communication & Stakeholder Engagement * Decision-Making & Risk Management * Emotional Intelligence & Interpersonal Skills * Financial & Business Acumen * Operational Excellence * Performance & Results Management * Resilience & Personal Effectiveness * Strategic Problem Solving * Team Development & Coaching * Visionary Leadership & Strategic Direction **Functional & Technical Competencies (FMCG / Beverage Production)** * Production Planning & Line Optimisation * OEE Management & Continuous Improvement (Lean / Six Sigma) * Food Safety & Quality Systems (GMP, HACCP, FSSC) * High-speed Bottling / Packaging L
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