Plant Manager (Plant)

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Plant Manager required for a renowned automotive company based in Durban 

Requirements: 

• At least 5 years previous experience in a similar role within the automotive industry ESSENTIAL
• Bachelor’s degree in commerce or science or equivalent NQF Level 6 qualification
• Understanding of an income statement,
• Balance sheet and financial ratios,
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing principals to ensure good management of the Engineering department,
• Good technical aptitude

Key Performance Areas: 

Strategy

• Develop plant medium to long term Manufacturing Strategy and operational plans
• Align plant Manufacturing Strategy to the overall business strategy
• Provide Strategic and Change Leadership to the Manufacturing Function and Teams
• Implement new equipment/technology/processes in accordance with the Manufacturing Strategic Plan
• Achieve/exceed the annual Manufacturing Operational Plan in accordance to set targets

Planning

• Approve production plans

Production Management

• Establish best practices for plant utilisation and efficiencies
• Ensure the optimal and efficient use of resources
• Manage plant projects
• Analyse and interpret production statistics/data to identify opportunities for improvements
• Oversee the activities of all contractors in the plant

Project Management 

• Project Management of run in, run out of models/business projects
• Ensuring plant readiness for implementation of new business project
  
  

Continuous Improvement

• Keep up to date with latest trends and developments in manufacturing technologies
• Benchmark plant processes against best practices
• Monitor competitors activities and identify opportunities for improvements

Reporting 

• Analyse production reports
• Present Monthly, Quarterly and Annual performance, forecast and budget reports
• Customer Relations 

Customer Relations

• Manage relationships with internal/external customers
• Identify opportunities for improvements and make recommendations

Supplier Relations 

• Manage relationships with key suppliers
• Identify opportunities for improvements with key suppliers

Financial Management 

• Provide input into the budget process
• Monitor performance against budget (expense controls, variances, etc.)
• Initiate requests for CAPEX/Disposal/Transfers
• Participate in the Audit process
• Adhere to Financial Policies and Procedures
• Protect company assets (working capital & fixed assets)
• Detect and prevent fraud
• Promote good Corporate Governance

SHE 

• Conduct continuous Risk Assessments in the workplace
• Conduct Planned Task Observations in the workplace
• Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace
• Address workplace hazards and risks
• Apply safety, health and environment practices and legal requirements when working on machines and equipment
• Maintain ISO1 4001/ISO 4500 accreditation

Quality Management System

• Maintain IATF 16949 accreditation
• Improve employee’s awareness within the department of Quality Targets and Objectives
• Achieve PPM targets

Policies and Procedures

• Develop and update Manufacturing Policies, Procedures, Protocols, Work Instructions, Codes of Practice, etc.
• Ensure the above are followed.

People Management 

• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Manage individual, team and departmental performance to achieve organisational objectives
• Manage labour stability and complement in line with budget
• Participate in the implementation and utilisation of equity related processes
• Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Department
• Obtain approval for and recruit and select employees in the area of responsibility
• Plan, organise and monitor work in own area of responsibility
• Compile and update Performance Contracts and Individual Development Plans and facilitate individual career path planning
• Determine the training needs of the Department
• Conduct Performance Reviews and manage sub-standard performance
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Ensure discipline is maintained in department (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Resolve grievances and disputes

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.