The Production Lead - Finished Goods position is responsible for managing the Production - Finished Goods team in Cape Town, South Africa. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced working environment and contribute directly to the company culture and success.
Requirements
- Maintain compliance with QA and ISO 13485 requirements.
- Coordinate the Finished Goods team daily by setting priorities, troubleshooting issues, and leading manufacturing activities.
- Support Formulation, Filling, Labelling and Inspection activities.
- Motivate, support, and provide guidance to production staff.
- Support HR in hiring and onboarding production operators to meet manufacturing needs.
- Ensure all safety and health standards are met.
- Communicate regularly with upper management regarding issues impacting production.
- Evaluate equipment and resources to ensure continued production and minimal downtime.
- Establish a balance between increased productivity and reduced manufacturing costs.
- Set and track productivity goals and KPIs to support departmental and quality objectives.
- Ensure adequate scheduling and allocation of staff.
- Lead the execution of manufacturing strategies aligned with departmental growth goals.
- Establish and monitor departmental goals to support robust and continuously improving manufacturing processes.
- Develop and manage the manufacturing schedule in collaboration with other departments.
- Manage inventory requirements to ensure smooth execution of the production plan.
- Respond to and escalate operational, process, equipment, and maintenance problems to the appropriate manager or SME.
- Participate in final stages of process development, formalization of work instructions, and technology transfer to the production team.
- Collaborate with QA and process development to update and implement work instructions.
- Verify accuracy and completeness of manufacturing records (e.g., in Qualio).
- Possess strong technical understanding of manufacturing methods and participate in production activities when needed.
- Promote a culture of high performance, execution, safety, and quality.
- Develop goals and objectives for team members aligned with departmental KPIs.
- Oversee onboarding, training (including 30-60-90 day plans), and ensure adherence to training logs and ISO operational standards.
- Actively train, mentor, and support the career development of the Finished Goods team.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
