Production Shift Manager (2 Positions) at PZ Cussons

PZ Cussons EA Ltd seeks to fill the role of a Production Shift Manager (2 positions). Reporting into the Operations Manager Supply Chain, the role holder will be responsible for organising effective operations in both the processing and finishing factories and ensure production targets are met.

Key Tasks

• Planning and implementing production on the lines according to the production plan for the week
• Manage all activities within the production processes, including maintenance and the workforce
• Liaising with the labour contractor on number of staff required and allocations of duties
• Analyse and control production costs and identify/rectify waste measures
• Suggest process improvements to enhance production quality and capacity
• Handle logistics, warehousing and stock of raw materials used in production
• Ensure final product meets quality standards and customer specifications
• Oversee the issue of finished products to the Finished Goods Store
• Ensure production reports in SAP are accurate
• Manage and support SHEQ initiatives and objectives.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
• Authority/Decision Making:
• Start/ stop process
• Change process/ product running on line
• Allocating duties to production staff

Job Specifications:

• Educational / Professional Qualifications – BSc. Engineering/ Chemical
• Working Experience – 2 years in an FMCG