Production Manager
1. Permanent opportunity
2. South Eastern Suburbs
3. Immediate start for the right person
National Workforce has partnered with a well-known packaging manufacturer and provider of dispensing solutions for leading global and Australian brands, servicing various markets from food and beverage to beauty and home care. The position is located in Braeside.
We have an amazing opportunity for an experienced Production Manager to join an established team. This position will primarily be responsible for:
4. Planning, managing and reviewing production schedules to ensure quality, appropriate labour, material and equipment availability, optimising production efficiencies and DIFOT
5. Ensuring daily production efficiency targets are met
6. Ensuring products are produced and packed in accordance with specifications
7. Maintaining production quality by developing, implementing and/or maintaining quality assurance protocols in compliance with ISO9001 and HACCP standards
8. Managing all production staff & ensuring labour resources are meeting production KPI's
9. Oversee the regular maintenance, repair and replacement of production equipment to ensure smooth operations. Co-ordinate service providers / contractors and ensure records are completed
Pre-requisites and skills required for the role:
10. In-depth knowledge of production management, risk management and quality standards. Experience with LEAN Manufacturing principles highly regarded
11. Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment, preferably plastic forming
12. Basic mechanical background to work with and direct toolmakers, die setters and oversee maintenance requirements. Trade, technical or tertiary education certificates highly regarded
13. Proven leadership experience with well-developed, collaborative interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively drive performance.