Production Manager

SUMMARY:
Job Profile: Production Manager (Senior Management)
Preferably someone who has about 8-10 years of experience in production management involving steel fabrication and machining with all the associated knowledge that goes with this position.
Preferred Competencies:

• Qualified trade
• Production Management
• Materials Management
• Logistics Management

POSITION INFO:
The ideal candidate must have the following experience and qualities (Non-Negotiable)

• Overseeing the Pulleys department’s operations and full functions
• Reports directly to Top Management (Directors)
• Initiating and leading meetings for new projects/orders to determine specific job requirements and scheduling.
• Generating Production and Costings Reports
• Following up DAILY relating to:
• Supervision and scheduling of all production activities
• Work in progress relating to:
• Supplier and Subcontractor orders.
• Work on the factory floor
• Supervision of daily QC activities in the factory and ad hoc at subcontractors.
• Maintaining and Monitoring Health and Safety - QMS 9001:2015 o Maintenance of the quality system and supervision of compilation of the data books required for specific projects.
• Supervise and maintain digital production schedules for multiple projects. (You will have a material controller and production planner to assist with this.)
• Management of at least 50 Employees (Various Levels) requires the following:
• A positive, but strict Management Style.
• Must be able to approach Employees in a positive manner, but also balance this with the required discipline.
• Supervision of Engineering, Droughting, Planning and Admin Staff
• Other employees vary from Laborers to Qualified Tradesman
• Good communication and a positive and trusting relationship with Foreman and Supervisors are a priority and seen as a Non-Negotiable for the division to run smoothly and effectively.
• Training of lower-level Management and Staff when required (On the Job training)
• Evaluating performance and productivity of all Employees on an ongoing basis
• Knowledge of Metal Industry Bargaining Council (MEIBC) will be an advantage.