Produciton Manager

SUMMARY:
Are you a production expert, who can provide strategic guidance to all production operations – lead, organise, monitor and control all production operations and processes to achieve production & organisational targets?

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Job Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Production/Operations Management or Industrial Engineering Science.
• Minimum 6 years in Automotive/Manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 6 years in a Production Management role.
• Textile non-wovens, an added advantage.

• Strategy:
  • Develop the plant medium to long term manufacturing strategy.
  • Assist with developing operational strategy.
  • Align plant Manufacturing Strategy to the overall business strategy.
  • Provide Strategic and Change Leadership to the Manufacturing function and teams.
  • Achieve/exceed the annual Manufacturing Operational Plan.
• Production Planning:
  • Plan, schedule and monitor production.
  • Schedule and arrange maintenance and repairs for manufacturing operations.
  • Oversee production planning.
  • Approve Production plans.
  • Analyse and interpret Production statistics/data to identify opportunities for improvements.
• Production Management:
  • Deliver operational results in accordance with plant plans and budgets.
  • Meet all production & operational deadlines & implement continuous improvement savings.
  • Optimise the manufacturing processes.
  • Ensure the optimal and efficient use of plant and production resources.
  • Manage plant improvement projects.
  • Investigate and resolve manufacturing related problems.
  • Establish best practices for plant utilisation and efficiencies.
  • Oversee the activities of production contractors in the plant.
• Raw Materials:
  • Monitor the level of production material to ensure sufficient material to support production.
  • Oversee the monthly stock takes
• Maintenance:
  • Implement Planned Maintenance on all equipment with the Maintenance department in line with the Planned Maintenance schedule.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Benchmark manufacturing processes and technology against best practices.
  • Continually measure, monitor and provide improvement plans for improving business systems.
• Reporting & Staff Management:
  • Compile Production reports.
  • Participate, present & report on all Production issues at HOD meetings.
  • Monitor the achievement of daily production targets.
  • Participate in the implementation and utilisation of equity related processes.
  • Plan, organise and monitor production work in plant.
  • Determine the training needs of the department.
• SHE:
  • Conduct continuous Risk Assessments.
  • Conduct Planned Task Observations.
  • Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace.
  • Apply safety, health and environment practices and legal requirements.