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Production Manager

City: Johannesburg

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

Supply

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen. If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships. Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.

About the role

We're on the lookout for a dedicated Production Manager who can inspire positive change and drive efficiency in our manufacturing operations. You will be at the forefront of managing and leading a vibrant team, transforming our large-scale production processes. Your role isn't just to manage – it's to innovate, mentor, and excel. At Reckitt, you'll collaborate with a talented team committed to producing top-quality products that make a difference in people's lives. Manage the strategic direction of the manufacturing function and maximise the effectiveness of the day to day operational performance. There is also a clear responsibility for the ongoing development and career planning for employees within the manufacturing function. If you're passionate about leading progressive operations and taking charge of a dynamic team, we want to hear from you.

Your responsibilities

Provides a safe working environment for all employees and contractors by facilitating the HSE improvement plan for the site, removing blockages and promoting safe working solutions.
Demonstrable experience in managing large manufacturing operations, with a focus on driving performance and efficiency.
Establishes a continuous improvement culture within manufacturing operations to sustain improvement gains in OEE, waste, cost, quality and customer service targets.
Ensures the manufacturing management team achieve all quality standards in line with global compliance.
Drives budgetary control through manufacturing efficiencies which provide competitive advantage.
Continually assesses factory performance target
Seeks out and provides opportunities for the development of the manufacturing teams with particular emphasis on succession planning and building a pipeline of talent.
Creates an engaging environment where the team are energised to realise their full potential, challenge the status quo and improve working relationships.
Ensure compliance on manufacturing execution systems
Effective communicator with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make swift decisions.

The experience we're looking for

BA/BSc/BEng in any degree discipline.
2-6 years’ experience in a similar role
Educated to a high standard with successful technical/engineering/operational experience gained in FMCG or Pharmaceutical. We want someone who has the hunger and desire to take our business to the next level.
Operation excellence standards implementation with proven results improvement
Excellent overview of supply chain issues, including upstream and downstream
You'll demonstrate financial and commercial acumen when identifying business issues/opportunities.
Fluent in English with at least one other language preferred; ability to travel and/or relocate internationally
People Management experience in manufacturing environment
Has run an operations daily management system in AM and PM
Has experience in Breakdown Eliminations with proven track record
Understands SAP system and can navigate with the right training
Understands and has lead the implementation of AM and/or PM systems
Has experience being a leader of a production line
Understands and has managed a budget
Knows how to use problem solving tools to eliminate losses on the production line
Has lead a project in operations

The skills for success

Business Partnership, Collaboration and partnership building, Relationship Management, Business Accumen, Productivity management, Improve business processes, Distribution Logistics, Logistics Management, Vendor Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Category Management Expertise, Supply Management, Procurement.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.

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