Production Foreman

Job Summary: To ensure effective management of the factory and its staff (production departments and all related activities) and to ensure uptime, output, and targets are continuously achieved and ensuring that the quality requirements of the organisation are maintained to the highest possible standard and to provide feedback to top management as necessary. Minimum Job Requirements: Manage factory staff and ensure productivity, output and efficiencies are achieved. Achieve required output and uptime, reducing waste and downtime. Ensure timesheets are completed correctly and accurately. Ensure that all tooling, (Dies, Cylinders, Doctor blades etc.) consumables and raw material inputs are available at the presses in advance of changeovers., reducing time for change overs on all machines. Plan and complete production staffing schedules, presenting and requesting overtime and temp requirements for approval. Assist with WIP stock counts. Assist machine operators in running their machines correctly and optimally. Ensure the production plan is followed and achieved to meet all deadlines. Engage with engineering as and when required to ensure optimal performance and minimal disruption to production from breakdowns etc. Strive to have a healthy and productive work environment in line with company policies and procedures. Ensure quality standards are met and quality products are always produced and in time. Working with the quality department as necessary. Engage with all departments as necessary to ensure production outputs are achieved and to resolve production disruptions or problems identified. Minimum Qualifications and experience: Matric with Printing Trade test Qualification. 5 10 years on the job experience within a printing and packaging industry Knowledge of printing presses, including the sheet fed process and finish . ing process. Knowledge of Gravure Printing Principles and or Litho Principles. Experience managing staff, having excellent people skills. Must be able to effectively and professionally communicate and interact at all levels. Fully computer literature. Ability to work shifts. Able to work overtime when required. Have good problem-solving skills. Minimum