Production Manager

Position: Production Manager Location: Johannesburg Industry: Water Treatment Are you a driven and experienced Production Manager looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic and fast-growing water treatment company? Join us as we expand our footprint across Africa, delivering innovative solutions in this multi-faceted industry. Key Responsibilities: As the Production Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our chemical factory production. Your responsibilities will include: Leading and motivating the department's staff to achieve high standards and meet production targets. Overseeing all operating processes to maximize efficiency, safety, and quality. Planning and scheduling production to align with orders and oversee the manufacturing process. Preparing and monitoring budgets to ensure optimal use of resources within financial parameters. Maintaining regular communication with other departments to coordinate operational requirements. Advising and supporting the purchasing, warehousing, distribution, and logistics departments. Implementing and monitoring maintenance schedules to minimize plant downtime. Fostering effective relationships with senior management to support corporate objectives. Managing the procurement, storage, and dispatch of finished and raw materials, ensuring efficient use of the Bill of Materials (BOM). Personal Traits: We are looking for a candidate who embodies the following qualities: Personal Drive: Confident, resilient, and results driven. Business Awareness: Able to identify and explore business opportunities, understanding the priorities and concerns of the business. Teamwork: Works cooperatively and flexibly with others. Communication: Communicates clearly and persuasively, both orally and in writing. Coaching and Development: Supports team members through feedback, encouragement, and coaching. Adaptability: Embraces continual improvement and change, adapting to various situations effectively. Decision Making: Makes well-considered decisions, ensuring necessary resources are available and work is scheduled to achieve results. Problem Solving: Analyses situations, diagnoses problems, and identifies key issues to produce practical solutions. Process Improvement: Continuously seeks to improve processes and reduce waste. People Focus: Values people as the company's best asset and prioritizes their wellbeing. Safety and Environmental Commitment: Adheres to safety and environmental policies to ensure the wellbeing of staff and visitors. Performance Management: Sets and reviews departmental objectives and KPIs through the Performance Management system. Company Core Values: Integrity: Upholding honesty and fairness in all dealings. Impartiality: Treating everyone with respect, courtesy, and dignity. Professionalism: Maintaining exceptionally high standards of work ethic and output. Efficiency: Using resources responsibly and cost-effectively. Qualifications: Matric BSc / BTech in Chemistry (advantageous) Relevant Experience: Proven success in a similar position 5 years of senior-level experience in operations management Experience in the water industry Excellent negotiation, organizational, time management, and decision-making skills Certifications, Licenses, and Registration: Membership in an appropriate professional body (advantageous) Valid driver's license Willingness to travel locally and internationally How to Apply: If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, please send your CV to laizer@cquail.com. Join us in making a positive impact across Africa with innovative water treatment solutions!