Our client is looking for a skilled and experienced Packaging Manager to oversee daily packaging operations, ensure compliance with quality standards, and optimize production efficiency. This role is essential to maintaining high-quality standards and achieving operational goals in a fast-paced production environment.
Responsibilities
- Plan daily, weekly, and monthly filling and packaging activities based on schedules from the planning department.
- Analyze resources and allocate them to meet production requirements and lead times.
- Monitor daily progress using production plans and visual inspections.
- Establish and maintain quality standards in line with SOPs and signed-off standards.
- Identify and implement improvements in production priorities and processes.
- Analyze yield variances and take corrective actions to reduce losses.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues to ensure uninterrupted production flow.
- Control and monitor WIP stock and ensure accurate record-keeping.
- Manage waste by identifying, segregating, minimizing, and recording it.
- Submit monthly reports on quality, delivery, and team morale.
- Conduct internal audits and resolve action requests (ARs).
- Draft, review, and monitor SOPs as required.
- Conduct risk assessments and address potential risks in processes and procedures.
- Recruit, train, and evaluate employees, ensuring they meet skill and competency standards.
- Manage employee performance, conduct appraisals, and initiate corrective actions as needed.
- Ensure compliance with Health and Safety requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Lead and motivate employees to maintain a stable and productive workforce.
Key Skills
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, Labor Laws, and ISO Quality Systems.
- Proficient in computer applications and production management tools.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- 10 years of experience in production management, preferably in Cosmetics, Pharma, or FMCG industries with GMP experience.
- Proven track record of achieving production targets and optimizing production efficiencies.
Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in Operations Management or a related field.
