Manufacturing - Other Manufacturing Eastern Cape FULL TIME Job Summary Key Responsibilities Production Operations and Control * Achieve production targets through the optimal use of resources and team capabilities. * Ensure production efficiency, effectiveness, and quality in line with schedules and targets. * Maintain open communication with relevant departments to ensure high product quality standards. * Complete and maintain all production records and related documentation accurately. Maintenance Operations and Control * Ensure effective preventative maintenance is carried out on plant, equipment, and infrastructure. * Coordinate first-line maintenance to minimise downtime and disruptions. * Raise and manage job cards for maintenance work, ensuring required permits are in place. * Approve job cards upon successful completion of maintenance tasks. * Ensure equipment and work areas are safe and that housekeeping standards are consistently maintained. Compliance * Operate in line with company controls and procedures to maintain operational integrity. * Identify and report risks or concerns within their area of responsibility. * Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and internal procedures. * Enforce health, safety, and environmental legislation to minimise risk and incidents. Customer Service * Maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. * Represent the organisation in meetings with relevant stakeholders. * Resolve problems effectively while demonstrating integrity and professionalism. Staff Supervision * Ensure employees have signed performance agreements. * Monitor and evaluate employee performance through regular appraisals. * Work with HR to identify development needs and implement improvement plans. * Support ongoing training and development initiatives. * Manage employee relations matters fairly and efficiently. Cost and Financial Control * Contribute to the budgeting process. * Promote efficient and responsible use of financial and operational resources. * Monitor and control expenditure in line with budgets and company guidelines. * Report deviations and identify opportunities to reduce costs. Minimum Requirements Qualifications * Matric (Grade 12) * Certificate in a technical or production-related field (NQF 5) * Diploma in a technical or production-related field (NQF 6) – advantageous * Trade Test (NQF 5) – advantageous * First Line Management qualification (NQF 5) – advantageous * Supervisory development programme – advantageous Experience * Up to 5 years’ experience in production or maintenance within a manufacturing environment * Supervisory experience required Technical Knowledge and Skills * Computer literacy (MS Office, SAP, ERP systems, and other relevant software) * Strong knowledge of plant production and maintenance processes and procedures * Understanding of applicable legislation, safety standards, and manufacturing regulations * Effective verbal and written communication skills Staff Solutions Recruiter