Production Manager – Middelburg Plant

Twizza is one of the fastest growing, quality beverage companies in South Africa supplying local
markets and selected neighbouring countries from our manufacturing facilities in Queenstown
(EC), Middelburg (MP) and shortly Bellville (WC). We are a passionate, innovative and
entrepreneurial organisation committed to excellence, collaboration, transparency, respect and
inspiration.
We are looking for a like-minded individual for the following position located in Middelburg,
Mpumalanga:
Production Manager – Middelburg Plant
Purpose of the Job:
To lead the production shift teams to deliver requirements to achieve operational targets as well
as co-ordinating and developing the teams through planning, co-ordination control of
manufacturing processes and maintenance of equipment and machinery.
Key Performance Areas and attributes:
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Cost Management
Capacity utilisation and factory planning (strategic planning and labour productivity)
Customer service
Staff (Maintenance and Shift Managers as well as Quality Controller) supervision
Housekeeping and safety
Solutions Driven
Self-starter, be hands on, showing willingness to learn and to use own initiative
Education, experience and competencies required:
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Professional/Technical/Academic BE/ME/BTech/MS Management Degree/Post Graduate
Diploma in Business Administration, Bachelor of Engineering or Technology
Must be in possession of a Code 08 (B) driver’s licence
Minimum 5 years’ experience in FMCG filling and packaging environment in a senior
production supervisory role
Autonomous individual, with key technical insights and hands on approach in a lean
organization essential.
Equipment knowledge on Husky injectors, Krones Blow Moulding and Packaging, Syrup and
Flavour manufacturing as well as service management, i.e. compressors, chillers and boilers
would be an advantage.
Closing date: 11 September 2015
(If you have not been contacted within 15 working days of the closing date, please
assume that your application have been unsuccessful.)
Please send your comprehensive CV indicating for which position you
apply to:
[email protected].