Our well-established client is looking for a Production Manager to join their team at their packing facility in Namibia. You will be managing a staff compliment of approximately one hundred and would be required to manage the operations and full life cycle of logistics with high volume turnaround. You will be responsible for the supervision and control of the production processes and ensure that the manufacturing processes runs reliably and efficiently. You will be required to plan and organising production schedules, build a cohesive team whilst delegating effectively, foster a positive work culture, and drive the team towards achieving production targets.

Duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Overseeing of day to day running of the factory and its processes.
Supervising and managing the packing and sieving site
Ensure a high-quality product is produced, in accordance with the Buyers requirements.
Reduce waste, optimise raw material and WIP conversion into finished goods.
Ensuring working conditions are clean, tidy, and safe.
Quarterly stocktakes.
Managing stock and inventory, and always keeping inventory management systems up to date
Improve and optimize systems to increase productivity and profitability.
Manage the rotation of the workstations.
Record daily attendance of workers.
Manage Staff daily, disciplinary hearings and HR.
Work according to set KPIs which will be discussed on a Quarterly Basis
Managing and supervising compliance tasks, responsibilities, and audits

Minimum requirements:

Bachelors degree in production management or equivalent

5+ years experience in as a Production Manager

Full life cycle experience in Logistics

Excellent communication skills

Packaging facility experience

Staff management experience

Valid license

Valid work permit - If not a Namibian citizen

Other:

On-site accommodation is available, or use of company vehicle should you have your own accommodation.