Outbound Production Manager - Transpharm Western Cape at Shoprite Group of Companies

Purpose of the Job

The successful candidate will perform day-to-day production activities including but not limited to planning, scheduling, compliance implementations and people management. Additionally, this position is expected to assist in the building of a high performing production team and the design of new processes. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced working environment and contribute directly to our company culture and success. This position will offer unique challenges, learning and growth including the opportunity to build and manage a production team.

Job Advert Details

Job Category

Pharmaceutical

Job Objectives

Production Process Management

Coordinate processes, equipment and resources to plan for uninterrupted production of orders to supply according to the demand schedule.

• Identify and minimize risk to the organization.
• Manage production cost and monitor variances within the production processes.
• Monitor and adjust work schedules according to operational requirements.
• Monitor current operational requirements and trends to forecast future requirements to increase productivity.

Compliance

• Manage and maintain all health and safety requirements within the operational environment.
• Support in the development and maintenance of all standard operating procedures.
• Monitor and maintain housekeeping within the warehouse.

Leadership, Planning and Process Improvements

• Support the hiring and training of new employees.
• Identify employee training requirements.
• Support the development and growth of individuals.
• Support the development of a quality culture within the organization.
• Communicate and liaise with other departments.
• Identify and implement improvements in production processes.
• Draft, revise, and verify all relevant production key performance indicators.
• Address any problems concerning work performance.
• Draft, revise, and verify the production budget.

Qualifications

Essential

Matric qualification

Desirable

• Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic qualification
• Supply Chain Logistics/Management qualification 

Experience

Essential

• 3+ years of relevant production management and planning experience in the warehouse environment.
• 2–3 years of experience working as a supervisor.

Knowledge and Skills

• Highly effective managerial skills and techniques.
• Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks.
• Develops fresh ideas that provide solutions to all types of workplace challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Advanced computer skills pertaining to the use of inventory management systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Hands-on commitment to getting the job done.
• Knowledge of warehouse sytems such as Pos-i-Till and MS Office proficiency.
• Proven ability to direct and coordinate operations.
• Strong ability to multitask, resolve complex problems and perform consistently under pressure and work without supervision