Production Manager at a Manufacturing Company

Job Description for Production Manager 

We are looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead our production efforts. 

must be knowledgeable in cosmetic production, must have a degree in chemistry . 

As leader of the Manufacturing team you’ll be tasked with expanding our production capabilities and driving innovation along the end-to-end value chain. The Production manager is to oversee day-to-day production and operations, collaborates closely with the manufacturing team in planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the activities. 

Core focus of the role is on scaling capacity, driving (manufacturing) innovation, process improvement and optimizing quality.

Responsibilities

• Own the manufacturing process of our Own the manufacturing process of our production lines
• Evaluate, (re)design, and build our current product packaging process(es)
• Think outside the box in evaluating alternative production methods and equipment
• Depending on experience, lead all day-to-day soap making activities . 

About You

• 5 Years of experience in production at senior levels
• Skilled, highly organized, creative and innovative
• A passion for manufacturing
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment, have excellent communication and planning skills, be detail oriented and able to meet deadlines
• Proficient computer skills including Google Sheets and Excel
• Able and willing to work in physically demanding production environment

REQUIRED: Minimum degree ; OND 

previous experience working in operational roles within an industrial or manufacturing environment; knowledge of GMPs and Quality system.