Production Manager Jobs in South Africa

Job Description : Ensure that the department is aligned to the strategic vision of the Company. Progress monitoring and recording to achieve daily / weekly / monthly targets. Weekly / monthly assessment of achievement of production targets. To ensure the quality condition of the product fall in line with the said KPI's. To maintain and enhance a culture of continuous improvement. Ensure that interventions such as Problem-solving activity are maintained effectively to add value to the department. Maintain plant costs as per set KPI's. Managing discipline To ensure that training initiatives are in place to improve skills of workforce. To ensure that there is an effective change-point management system in place to combat the effects of absenteeism and new processes. Ensure that the department complies with HSE / legal compliance requirements in terms of potential hazards / injuries as well as taking the necessary corrective action for injuries and proactive measure to reduce the risk. Responsible for developing a high-performance DOS culture throughout the organization. Leadership required to set an example by promoting and engaging in the following : DOS Audits Managing by Facts Jishukens, Workshops and other improvement activities. Coaching and developing others. Leading the diamond Meetings. Frequent review of the KPI boards in the work area. Encouraging all team members to participate in continuous improvement activities. Job Requirements : Diploma and / or Degree in Engineering / Mechanical 3-5 years related professional experience. English (fluency in reading, writing, and speaking) High level of leadership and decision making) Able to motivate, influence and train people. Ability to interact with Management at all levels. Excellent verbal, interpersonal & written communication A good communicator with a proven track record of delivering tangible results through effective management and delegation. Tier 1 experience