Production Manager
Core
Manage and control daily and weekly demand requirements within a manufacturing environment to drive cost, quality, and efficiency.
Role type
Production Manager
Builds
Food and beverage products (Simba, Lay's, Liqui Fruit, Bokomo cereals)
Domain
Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Required skills
Production management, Quality assurance, Labor utilization, Staffing management, Safety compliance, Cost variance analysis, Performance reporting, Process improvement
Preferred skills
Tertiary qualification in Production Management, Computer literacy (Access, MS Office), Employee relations
Technologies
Access, MS Office
Responsibilities
Monitor line performance to optimize quality vs. cost relationship, Maximize product yields and minimize waste, Ensure adequate staffing and manning levels, Compile and analyze daily production line reports, Evaluate and categorize downtime, Prepare weekly performance reports, Analyze direct cost variance reports, Ensure adherence to food safety and occupational safety standards, Direct supervisory staff in identifying unsafe conditions, Identify opportunities to improve production processes