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Production Manager

Abantu Staffing SolutionsDurban, South Africa

30+ days ago

Job description

Overview

Our Client in the Automotive Industry is seeking a Production Manager to join their team. The successful incumbent will be responsible for providing strategic guidance to all production operations – lead, organise, monitor and control all production operations and processes to achieve production and organisational targets.

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 / Matric
Degree / Diploma in Production / Operations Management / Industrial Engineering Science or equivalent
Minimum 6 Years in Automotive / Manufacturing experience
Minimum 6 Years in a similar role
Textile non-wovens are advantageous

Job Responsibilities

Strategy

Develop the plant medium to long-term manufacturing strategy

Assist with developing operational strategy.

Align the 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 in accordance with set goals, targets, and criteria

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

Deliver operational results following plant plans and budgets

Ensure appropriate standards are established for plant utilisation and efficiency, and that performance is constantly monitored against these standards

Meet all production and operational deadlines and 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 sub-standard performance

Establish best practices for plant utilisation and efficiencies

Oversee the activities of production contractors in the plant

Raw Materials

Monitor the level of production material to ensure sufficient material to support production

Oversee the monthly stock takes and ensure that records are correctly entered

Maintenance

Implement planned maintenance on all equipment with the maintenance department in line with the Planned Maintenance schedule, as agreed

Continuous Improvement

Keep up to date with the latest production trends and developments

Benchmark manufacturing processes and technology against best practices

Continually measure, monitor, and provide improvement plans for improving business systems efficiency and cost reduction programs

Reporting and People Management

Compile Production Reports

Participate, present and report on all production issues at HOD meetings

Monitor the achievement of daily production targets

Manage individual, team, and departmental performance to achieve organisational objectives

Manage labour stability and complement in line with budget, including managing production headcount

Participate in the implementation and utilisation of equity-related processes, as required

Plan, organise and monitor production work in the plant and within own areas of responsibility

Determine the training needs of the department

Manage workforce discipline and sub-standard performance

Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels

Ensure discipline is maintained in the department (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)

Resolve grievances and disputes

Partake in SACO hours clearances, and exceptions approval process as per payroll requirements and meet deadlines for payroll submission

SHE

Conduct continuous risk assessments in the workplace

Conduct planned task observations in the workplace

Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace

Address workplace hazards and risks

Apply safety, health, and environmental practices and legal requirements when working on machines and equipment

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