Production Controller

Reference: 11056 MLR
Consultant: Michelle le Roux

Job Description:

• Process Integrity: Ensure all products meet quality standards by strictly applying process controls and documenting results per QC procedures.
• Defect Management: Proactively identify the root causes of quality defects and implement immediate corrective actions.
• Operational Excellence: Operate all equipment and ensure it is operated according to verified SOPs. Monitor progress against the daily/shift plan and initiate problem-solving to ensure targets are met.
• Cost Efficiency: Minimize rework and waste through the effective allocation of resources and precise equipment setups, adjustments, and changeovers.
• Preventative Maintenance (PM): Execute and responsible for all PM and basic maintenance tasks, including cleaning, lubrication, and scheduled inspections.
• Maintenance Planning: Assist in the development and planning of maintenance schedules; interpret maintenance history to refine the current program.
• Breakdown Response: Serve as the first responder for machine failures. Perform repairs within your competency level and coordinate with the broader maintenance department for complex repairs.
• Data Integrity: Capture accurate data regarding equipment performance, downtime, and failure trends. Provide actionable feedback to the maintenance department on repair effectiveness.
• Team Leadership: Lead your crew according to Secondary Production Operating Principles to optimize Quality, Speed, and Cost (OEE).
• Competency Development: Provide on-the-job training and coaching to ensure a highly competent and motivated workforce.
• Resource Planning: Plan daily manpower requirements to ensure optimal resource utilization.
• Performance & Relations: Manage employee relations effectively and apply performance management standards to maintain a high-performing culture

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience, similar role, PC, machine operator, junior pc, production line manager or in a bottling environment is essential.
• Technical Background: A formal trade/artisan qualification is required. You must possess deep knowledge of machinery to minimize losses/write-offs and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Leadership: Demonstrated previous experience in leading and managing a team in a manufacturing/production setting.
• Problem Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to troubleshoot technical and operational bottlenecks.
• Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, capable of managing team dynamics and communicating technical issues clearly to management

How to Apply:

• Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za.
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.

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