Our client, a Food Manufacturer (FMCG) in Johannesburg requires the services of a Factory Manager.

The Factory manager will be responsible for executing the strategy and supporting plans of the business. This position will report to the Operations Executive.

Key Objectives of this Role:

Ensure all operations are executed in an effective, efficient and cost-effective way
Improve operational management systems, processes, and best practices
Oversee the purchase of materials, plan inventory and oversee warehouse efficiency
Manage operational budgets and forecasts
Ensure quality control standards are met and monitor production KPIs

People Responsibility

Develop, design, lead the management team, emphasizing accountability and people effectiveness.
Foster best practices, create a successful work culture, and build team morale and prosperity.
Plan structures, implement best practice scheduling, and optimize plant available hours.

Manufacturing

Lead manufacturing, supply chain, and procurement teams towards achieving strategic targets.
Develop, design, and implement programs to build efficiencies, create capacities, and reduce costs and wastage.
Monitor, improve, and report on key performance metrics, asset health, people planning and development, operational opportunities, and efficiencies.
Asset care and maintenance of all plant and equipment.

Procurement and Supply Chain

Manage inventory levels and ensure best practices on ordering and management of stock.
Lead and co-ordinate Procurement team to drive efficiency, cost savings and compliance.

Technical and Compliance

Ensure legislative and regulatory compliance, including but not limited to food safety, health & safety, quality control, environmental, and asset management.
Develop technical, analytical, monitoring, and reporting frameworks with related systems and databases.

Financial Management

Manage all manufacturing costs to enable the lowest cost production and optimal asset utilization.
Conduct maintenance reviews, capex reviews, and cost of labor analysis.
Budgets and cost planning.

Business Planning

Emergency Preparedness
Business Continuity
Insurance Reviews
Total Site Housekeeping
Waste Management

Behavioural Competencies:

Self-motivated with a strong passion for working in a factory setting.
Ability to drive change for improvement and motivate staff to embrace change.
Relationship building with staff within the factory and stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail, advanced documentation system orientation, and solid planning and organizational skills.
Focused, self-motivated, agile, and results-driven with high personal standards.
Clear and confident communication, providing feedback as required.
At least 6 years as Operations Manager or in a similar role
Qualification (Degree) in Business Management, Operations Management, or related field preferable
Knowledge of organizational effectiveness (OEE’s, waste reduction etc.) and operations management

Key Competencies:

Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
Highly energetic, enthusiastic and acts with honesty and integrity
Ability to solve problems and make decisions
Ability to influence others and use initiative
Attention to detail
Must be deadline driven
Strong leadership ability
Outstanding organizational skills

Technical skills and experience:

Relevant Degree/Diploma in Operations Management or another similar qualification will be required.
At least 10 years’ experience in the FMCG industry.
At least 8 years’ experience in an Operations/Production management role, Supplementary advanced training in Food Safety Systems would be advantageous.
Knowledge of technical processes, procedures, and requirements of food manufacturing processes.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Job Type: Permanent

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