PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE :
Based at : KZN North Coast
Reporting to : CEO / Managing Director
Position Overview :
The production and operations executive will ensure that daily manufacturing activities of products are made efficiently, meet quality standards and stay on schedule.
Role Responsibilities and Key Activities :
Production & Operations :
Management of Logistics & transporters
Overseeing BOM’sDevelop and Improve Production Planning systemInvolved in the Production Planning on a daily basisAssessing the Sales Report dailyMentoring / Leading staffAssisting with all related customer & sale Rep concernsProduction FacilitiesLeading / Mentoring senior production Managers
Implementing Production / Lean Manufacturing Good practicesDesign and re-design production layouts & processesManaging production related issuesAssisting with customer queries and new designsDeveloping of the teamAssessing all relevant administrative reports from the production departments & storesAssist with Block planning and Block distribution to all departmentsManage and deal with all HR related situationsManaging staff compliments during all seasons of the businessManaging all Relevant RAW materials for productionSign off ordersCredit notes sign offManage all Quality issues with the teamTechnical input
Possible solutions / Sourcing solutionsPreventative measuresDisciplinary requirementsStock TakeArranging stock take days with Team
Physically involved with Stock Take processRe-designing the process for stock take as needed in collaboration with Finance executiveManaging the stock take processHealth & SafetyManage all relevant H&S processes and systems in conjunction with HR Executive
Manage ASIB inspections as well as ensuring that we are ASIB approvedDeal with Ithala related to all ASIB, H&S and building requirementsInvolved with all relevant training on Fire, First Aid trainingEnsuring that all requirements from the company appointed Insurers are adhered toLooking at future and possible riskMaintenanceManage & develop all maintenance related projects in conjunction with the team
Monitoring & signing off of all maintenance related purchases for daily maintenance and projectsMeeting daily with the Maintenance manager to discuss project progress as well as general maintenanceDeveloping and Mentoring the Maintenance TeamManaging the team and their related projects with the involvement of the maintenance managerHRDeveloping a good and open communication channel with all staff
Assisting staff in all HR related situations in conjunction with HR ExecutiveChairing Disciplinarians when needed.SecurityManage all related security issues from Neveon side with IGS
Communicate directly with IGS on any and all related security issuesArranging of polygraph testing & assisting in investigations and cross examinationsStaying in communication with relevant groups and SAPS contacts in the event of situationsProjectsDesign of projects
All project related planning & TimelinesSourcing suppliers and ContractorsObtaining quotesProject managing of projectsLooking at cost saving for projectsObtaining info from peers as well as expertsMiscellaneousGetting involved and obtaining skills to teach others
Embroidery machine
Border machineAssisting in new product development – Technical aspectAssisting Admin, HR, Production & Sales on miscellaneous itemsCape Town ProductionManaging and assisting Cape Town Production Team in Production & Projects
Qualifications :
Matric, B.Comm, Engineer – Industrial Management or similarKnowledge of Microsoft Excel / Word / PastelExperience :
Strong interpersonal skills and relationship managementExcellent written and verbal communication skills are essential5-10 year experiencesExperience in production and operationsSkills / Attributes / Knowledge :
Good communication skills.Planning and control.Self-motivation.Managing the customer relationship.Able to work independently.Attention to detail