Junior Production Manager

Junior Production Manager - secunda Job Summary RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensuring all operational processes and procedures are strictly followed Identify the exact quality and specification of the commodity purchased Enforce quality control standards/measures as per guidelines received from management during production and when dispatching material Inspect all loads before release to customer for final quality check Identify and ensure that upgrades are sorted out and record is kept Maintain good customer relations and ensure customer satisfaction Identify and report fraudulent transactions Reject nonmetallic items and inferior quality metals Ensure records are updated and reconciled accurately for all items purchased and dispatched Ensure Company policies and procedures & Health & Safety regulations are adhered to Lead and supervise a team in order to achieve operational and goal orientated requirements Train and coach supervisors, operators and sorters according to best practices Oversee production processes and meet daily production targets as set outlined Monitor productivity rates, standards and quality control during the production stages Plan production daily according to requirements and liaise with stores for consumables and PPE Ensure that assistants thoroughly inspect scrap to be purchased and display all metals openly for photographing Ensure that the requirements of the Second-hand Goods Act are complied with when buying scrap by accurately recording all information required under the Act Disciplinary action and daily management of staff. Plant and equipment are maintained as per the maintenance schedule. Communicate with engineering dept. for scheduling repair work on machinery Ensure that vehicles are loaded as per the permissible maximum combination mass (axle weighing) before release. Ensures that tasks are delegated to the different staff members within the department. Ensure that employees are properly trained and licensed for the machinery/equipment that they operate. Ensure that all production staff members wear the correct and required PPE at all times. Estimate stockpiles for stock taking Report daily production plan vs. final figures QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE: Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent. 5 years’ experience in a Supervisory position. A minimum of at least 5 years’ experience in a production industry. Computer literate - full Microsoft suite. Must be conversant with the Second-hand Goods Act. Good knowledge of H&S regulations. Scrap metal experience will be an advantage. QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES: Able to liaise professionally with customers, suppliers and colleagues. Hard-working and self-motivated. Strong interpersonal skills. Time management and organizational skills. Ability to work well under pressure. Ability to work independently and within a team.