Senior Production Manager

To support the further build up and scaling of our production operations in South Africa, we are looking for a highly motivated and experienced professional to join our management team. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership in a dynamic, international environment with a sustainable impact.

• 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

• 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

• 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