Senior Production Manager
Samrand
Full-time
Permanent employee
Your role
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.
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
About us
At Bind-X, we are on a passionate mission to enhance the sustainability of established industries through innovative biotechnology. With our biological binders for dust suppression and road stabilisation, we set new standards for sustainable solutions in mining. Our patented and award-winning technology harnesses the natural process of bio-cementation – an innovative and proven method for dust binding that enhances the productivity of mining operations while significantly reducing health and environmental impacts as well as CO₂ emissions.
Our products are in use worldwide and are highly valued by many mining operations. We envision a promising future as we continue to expand our activities, aiming to become the top provider of biological dust suppression solutions. Additionally, we are involved in projects that promote biological alternatives to chemical herbicides and foster sustainable building materials.
Located in Martinsried near Munich, our headquarters are situated in Europe's leading biotech cluster. This location offers us a creative and entrepreneurial environment, alongside proximity to world-class academic and private research. We also operate a production facility and sales unit in Centurion, South Africa, and are currently extending our presence in Western Australia.
Exciting times lie ahead! If you want to join a dynamic and forward-thinking company committed to sustainability and innovation, Bind-X is the place for you.