2602059 Bind-X Africa (Pty) Ltd Samrand Production Samrand Fixed Employee Senior Production Manager Your role Your tasks
  • Overall responsibility for the planning, control, and continuous optimization of production processes (output, quality, cost, and delivery performance)
  • Ensure production readiness and delivery capability, including production planning, capacity and shift models, material availability, and logistics management
  • Lead, develop, and manage the production team including performance management and skills development
  • Implement and monitor Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) standards, including risk assessments, SOPs, safety training, incident management, and audits
  • Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements, including deviation management, traceability, and documentation
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives 
  • Maintenance and asset management, including preventive maintenance, fault analysis, spare parts management, and TPM concepts
  • Support with Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, and Quality to ensure smooth end‑to‑end operations
  • Plan and execute investments (CAPEX) and technical changes, including change control, layout optimization, and process or equipment upgrades
  • Support scale‑up and technology transfer projects, including ramp‑up of new products and processes
  • Monitor and report KPIs and derive corrective measures
  • Manage external service providers and contractors (e.g. maintenance, calibration, technical services)
  • Ensure complete and compliant production documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, batch or production records, and training documentation
    • ]]>     Your profile
  • More than 5 years of professional experience in a production environment, including first experience in a senior leadership role
  • Qualifications in Engineering, Millwright, Production Technology, Process Engineering, or Operations Management could be an advantage
  • Proven experience in production planning, KPI‑based production control, and process optimization
  • Strong knowledge and hands‑on experience in HSE (risk assessments, safety culture, incident and CAPA management)
  • Experience in logistics management
  • Experience with quality management systems and audits (e.g. ISO 9001; GMP / ISO 14001 is an advantage depending on environment)
  • Experience in maintenance and asset management (preventive maintenance, TPM, equipment reliability)
  • Strong problem-solving and fault diagnosis techniques on operational and technical level
  • Strong project management and change management skills (process changes, equipment upgrades, CAPEX projects)
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and people management skills, particularly in operational and shift‑based environments
  • High level of hands‑on mentality, structured working style, ability to prioritize, and resilience in an operational setting
  • Confident use of ERP systems and production reporting tools; good MS Office skills
    • ]]>     We offer
  • A purpose‑driven role in a growing Biotech company focused on sustainability and innovation
  • The opportunity to work with a unique, bio‑based technology platform with global relevance
  • High level of responsibility and ownership with real impact on company growth and success
  • A dynamic, entrepreneurial work environment with short decision‑making paths
  • An international company setting with close collaboration across the Bind‑X Group
  • Competitive fixed salary, 20 days of paid vacation and long‑term development opportunities
  • Personal and professional growth, supported by training and development
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