Production Manager

SUMMARY:
Our client, a market leader in their industry, within a listed Group, currently seeks an experienced Production Manager to provide strategic guidance to all production operations. 
Lead, organise, monitor and control all production operations and processes to achieve production & organisational targets.

POSITION INFO:
The Person:

• Degree or Diploma in Production/Operations Management or Industrial Engineering Science.
• Minimum 5 years’ Production Management experience within the Automotive/Manufacturing sector.

• 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 (sales forecasts, requirements, stock levels, maintenance requirements, changeovers, etc.).
  • 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/Raw Materials:
  • Deliver operational results in accordance with department plans and budgets.
  • Ensure appropriate standards are established for Plant utilisation and efficiency, and monitor performance against these standards.
  • 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 and substandard performance.
  • Establish best practices for Plant utilisation and efficiencies.
  • Oversee the activities of Production contractors in the Plant.
  • Monitor the level of Raw Materials to ensure sufficient material to support production.
  • Oversee monthly stock takes.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Continually measure, monitor and provide improvement plans for improving business systems efficiency and cost reduction programs, in line with latest production trends & developments.
• Reporting and Staff Management:
  • Prepare detailed Production reports.
  • Participate, present & report on all production issues.
  • Monitor the achievement of daily production targets.
  • Manage individual, team and departmental performance.
  • Manage labour complement and stability in line with budget.
  • Participate in the implementation and utilisation of equity related processes.
  • Plan, organise and monitor production work in Plant.
  • Resolve grievances and disputes where necessary.
  • Manage workforce discipline.
  • Coach and counsel employees to ensure improved performance levels.