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:

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  Leading and motivating the department's staff to achieve high
  standards and meet production targets.
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  Overseeing all operating processes to maximize efficiency, safety,
  and quality.
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  Planning and scheduling production to align with orders and oversee
  the manufacturing process.
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  Preparing and monitoring budgets to ensure optimal use of resources
  within financial parameters.
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  Maintaining regular communication with other departments to
  coordinate operational requirements.
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  Advising and supporting the purchasing, warehousing, distribution,
  and logistics departments.
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  Implementing and monitoring maintenance schedules to minimize plant
  downtime.
• 
  Fostering effective relationships with senior management to support
  corporate objectives.
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  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:

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  Personal Drive:
  Confident, resilient, and results driven.
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  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:

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  Integrity:
  Upholding honesty and fairness in all dealings.
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  Impartiality:
  Treating
  everyone with respect, courtesy, and dignity.
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  Professionalism:
  Maintaining exceptionally high standards of work ethic and output.
• 
  Efficiency:
  Using
  resources responsibly and cost-effectively.

Qualifications:

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  Matric
• 
  BSc / BTech in Chemistry (advantageous)

Relevant Experience:

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  Proven success in a similar position
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  5 years of senior-level experience in operations management
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  Experience in the water industry
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  Excellent negotiation, organizational, time management, and
  decision-making skills

Certifications, Licenses, and Registration:

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  Membership in an appropriate professional body (advantageous)
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  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!