Production Foreman Packaging/ Flexible Packaging

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. 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 finishing 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. 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. Ensure factory is always neat and tidy, ensuring general housekeeping is continuously maintained. Approved leave and plan for when staff are on leave or absent for whatever reason. Manage staff, implementing the company discipline and taking the necessary action when required. Manage the movement of WIP throughout the factory in a structured and safe way. Assist in investigating and resolving (where possible) all WIP irregularities and or manufacturing variances. Ensure production maintains all health and safety requirements always including FSSC requirements. Assist in completing all NCAs for the company and against the company. Identify areas for improvement (increased productivity or reduced costs) and present to management for approval. Assist engineering with identifying areas of machines requiring machine maintenance and supplying list of areas requiring attention for planned maintenance. Provide timeous and accurate feedback to management. Always Adhering to Company Policies, including production work instructions and ISO standards. Any other work and duties assigned to you by management.