📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEWCaxton Digital is actively recruiting for a Continuous Improvement Manager position in Western Cape. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Manufacturing sector looking to advance their careers.
🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEWe are seeking talented individuals with the following profile• Experience Level: Not Specified • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Manufacturing • Location Preference: in Western Cape
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSThe Continuous Improvement Manager position is an important role within the Manufacturing sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTSThis role in Manufacturing offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCEWhen applying for this Continuous Improvement Manager position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the Not Specified requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Manufacturing field • Any certifications or specialized training
🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXTThe Manufacturing sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
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Job DescriptionWe currently have the above position available at our flexible packaging facilities and wish to invite all suitably qualified applicants to submit their details for our consideration. The incumbent, reporting to the General Manager, is responsible for leading initiatives that enhance products, processes, quality systems, and outcomes. This role bridges operations, quality assurance, and customer satisfaction by identifying inefficiencies, implementing best practices, and driving a culture of continuous improvement.
Key responsibilitiesContinuous Improvement (CI) Management
Develop and implement CI programs to optimize quality, efficiency, and cost savings. Identify opportunities for process enhancements through data analysis, audits, and customer feedback. Facilitate cross-functional teams to implement improvement projects.
Quality
Manage quality teams across multiple sites, ensuring alignment in objectives and processes. Train and mentor team members on quality standards and improvement practices. Oversee the management, review, and improvement of Quality Management Systems (QMS) to ensure compliance with ISO standards and industry regulations. Conduct periodic internal audits to maintain and enhance system efficiency. Monitor quality performance metrics such as defect rates, complaints, and testing outcomes. Provide detailed reports on quality statistics and improvement measures to senior leadership.
R & D and New Product Development
Lead the development of new flexible packaging materials (eg., films, laminates, pouches, bags) with a focus on reducing material usage and cost, increasing recyclability, and enhancing performance. Define project goals, timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring that packaging solutions are developed on time and within budget. Document and Communicate project progress, milestones, and outcomes to senior management, customers, and external partners. Develop testing protocols and validation processes for packaging properties such as barrier performance (moisture, oxygen), seal strength, puncture resistance, and overall quality. Ensure the scalability of packaging solutions from the laboratory to full-scale production. Stay updated on trends in sustainable packaging, including biodegradable or compostable materials, and explore their application in product development.
Technical Review Committee (TRC) And Assurance
Lead the TRC to ensure products are reproducible at the highest quality. Address and resolve production or design concerns with a focus on consistency and customer satisfaction. Define and manage quality assurance testing requirements to meet customer and regulatory standards. Oversee lab operations and testing equipment maintenance to ensure accurate, reliable results.
Non-Conformance and Complaint Management
Own the NCR (Non-Conformance Report) process, including quarantine holds and release procedures. Manage customer complaints and feedback, driving resolutions and ensuring closure with customers. Supervise return locations and develop systems to streamline returns and minimize recurrence. Leverage customer feedback to drive systemic quality improvements.
To be considered for this position, you will need to meet the following requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Management, or related fields. In-depth knowledge of flexible packaging manufacturing processes and machinery. Proven experience managing quality teams. Expertise in quality testing equipment and lab operations. Strong understanding of NCR, complaints management, and statistical quality tools. Analytical mindset with attention to detail. Able to develop and implement practical and actionable continuous improvement initiatives
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