Manufacturing Manager

Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
8 years of experience in manufacturing.
6 years of prior supervisory experience in chemical manufacturing within a related industry.
Previous manufacturing experience and exceptional man management skills.
Knowledge of the various statutory requirements relative to the chemical industry.
Computer literate with advanced writing skills.

Ensures a strong safety culture and strong safety performance.
Leads the production team such that all employees feel valued and are engaged in site goals.
Ensures that the production plant is operating under the best economic conditions and conforming to statutory and company requirements.
Implements TPM (Total Productive Maintenance/Management) in production premises with particular emphasis on 5S and loss elimination.
Delivers productivity improvements to support business growth.
Ensures all products are manufactured in accordance with standard costs, quality specifications and packaged to meet sales demand.
Ensures production orders are manufactured in a timely manner adherent to schedule to attend Planned Shipping Dates agreed with customers.
Collaborates with research and development, and engineering departments on new developments and the introduction of new products.
A key member of the site leadership team.
Assists senior management in developing a strategic plan for future development of the site.
Maintains KPIs and ensures the effectiveness of daily production meetings.
Builds strong relationships with other department managers and works together as one site team to deliver the required results.
Performs other duties as assigned.