Assistant Manager Pinetown

Assistant Factory ManagerThe Assistant Factory Manager is responsible for general supervision of all phases of plant operations including production, quality control, quality assurance, maintenance, and health & safety. Responsibilities also include recruiting, hiring, and training personnel, as well as facility / physical plant upkeep and capital improvements. This role involves working closely with the production team to increase productivity and profitability. Candidates must be trained and have at least 5 years of experience, including best practices in both managerial and production platforms.Duties & ResponsibilitiesProduction Planning and ExecutionPlant and machinery maintenance and efficiencyStaff managementHealth and safety complianceQuality Control and AssuranceInventory ManagementReceive instructions from and report to Manufacturing ManagerCommunicate and give instructions to factory staffCommunicate with Operations Manager, Chemist, and National Warehouse Manager as requiredMonitor and report on operating expenses in line with approved budgetsMonitor and report on machinery / plant reliability and maintenance team performanceMaintain and support a superior safety and housekeeping program, including all timely communication initiativesMonitor and report on compliance to all Occupational Health and Safety regulations, environmental regulations, and by-laws and insurance requirementsProduct cost management, ensure accurate job costing and maintenance of bills of materialsWork with purchasing clerk to develop and improve supplier relationships to achieve consistent material availability for planned weekly production requirementsSupport preparation of weekly production plans and schedules to meet demand requirements to achieve stipulated customer service level agreements within stipulated inventory level constraintsCoordination of quarterly and weekly cycle stock counts and investigation and resolution of stock variancesInventory management for factory stock including receiving, storage, and issuingAnalyse workforce requirements and coordinate the hiring and training of manufacturing personnelProduction Administration, ensuring relevant production, maintenance, quality, safety, and personnel records are effectively maintainedConduct performance appraisals and provide coaching and guidance to all operations employeesHandling of staff disciplinary, grievance matters, and queriesCoordinate the relationship with our union workforce and negotiate union contracts as neededMaintain security system, staff clocking systems, and access control systemsSupport and promote continuous improvement initiativesAssist in projects to reduce wastage and constraints from the production process to improve efficiencies and enhance productivityAssist to remove production constraints; allocate human and equipment resources and direct production employees to attain all established goalsAssist in researching ways to reduce costs while maintaining product qualityAssist in research on machinery / plant to support product development initiatives and opportunities to improve production processes in a cost-effective mannerDesired Experience & QualificationRelevant Tertiary Qualification5+ years' experience in supervising ten or more production staffExcellent interpersonal communication and listening abilityDemonstrated strong leadership, team building, and advanced coaching skillsDemonstrated ability to motivate people, assess and develop employee skillsExceptional communication and interpersonal skills with ability to effectively interact with production staff and managementHighly motivated, results oriented, drivenAbility to confidently and proactively supervise production teamsProven ability to implement company policies and procedures effectivelyCompetence with computer-based and hard copy administration, record-keeping, and procurement systemsProficiency in Microsoft Office Products, particularly ExcelKnowledge of procuring materials, equipment, and labour needed throughout the production process (Materials and Resources Planning)Ability to work independently under the Manufacturing Manager, and as part of a production teamProficiency in quality control, managing budgets, and production costingExperience with ISO quality management systems is an advantageStrong analytical problem-solving abilities and attention to detail toward solving production-related concernsPrevious experience / best practices implementing and using continuous improvement / lean tools such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, Transactional Lean, etc. to drive improvement would be preferredDemonstrated understanding of the principles and applications associated with manufacturing operations, maintenance, and engineeringExcellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to balance production and maintenance needsA strong ability to be adaptable and flexibleStrong decision-making skills, ability to work with teams and lead decision-making processes in a team environmentStrong understanding of basic labour laws and regulations, OSH Act, and environmental legislationPhysically fit

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