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General Job Information: Job Purpose : The Production Manager is responsible for ensuring that the operation is performing at its maximum productivity level within the Distribution Centre MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: • 2-3 years of experience in a Logistics/Distribution/TES • Min 2 years of supervisory experience • Computer literate (MS Office) – Beginner MINIMUM QUALIFICATION: • Grade 12 • Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain/Logistics Management • Experience in a Logistics/Warehousing environment PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES PROCESS • Adherence to department SOP (picking and RT) • Ensure all procedures are in place, for an efficient shift handover in all areas of production • Ensure that full briefing between production managers is done on each hand over of shift • Brief all Production Supervisors on the daily targets / setting hourly goals to ensure effective production efficiency • Ensure the total production headcounts is sufficient • Ensure KPIs are set to get the maximum out of direct time performance and Time keeping is adhered to • Ensure consistency in housekeeping • Ensure staff gets the correct training to ensure that standards being maintained • Ensure a safe working environment is maintained and staff adheres to safe working procedures • Ensure stock from the receiving floor gets put away in a set time frame • Ensure reports are pulled as often as possible to see how the work is spread out per section, for Picking and Reach Trucks • Monitor late picks and short picks • Ensure Pickers are in-sync with Reach trucks and Replenishment; • Ensure pallet selects are managed • Manage all aspects of the production line from receiving to dispatch • Ensure all machinery is in good and working condition throughout the shift PEOPLE MANAGEMENT • Monitor attendance of all staff in Production; • Ensure all workers are wearing the correct PPE; • Ensure that Training and Development is in place; • Compile Daily complement report and send to ADfusion Shift Manager; • Ensure Production runs well and, queries are dealt with timeously in liaison with ADfusion Shift Manager. PROCESS EVALUATION • Evaluate and communicate implications, and risks of proposed operational process changes as necessary to the Shift Manager • Continuously identify, analyse, and communicate cross-functional process issues and recommendations as and when required to the Shift Manager COMPETENCIES KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES • Interpersonal skills • Good oral and written communication skills • Good numerical and verbal reasoning • Problem-solving ability • Decision-making skills • Organized, efficient and task-driven • Ability to multi-task • Conflict management • Good IR/HR understanding OUR CORE VALUES