Senior Production Manager : Pinetown
Department : Production
Key Responsibilities :
- Management & Leadership
- Develop and maintain departmental procedures and controls for safety, production, quality, and cost efficiency.
- Manage budgets, cost controls, and adequate human resources for efficient operations.
- Lead, mentor, and develop departmental managers, ensuring skills retention.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement risk reduction plans.
- Safety & Compliance
- Oversee safety reporting and ensure adherence to PPE and company safety policies.
- Investigate incidents, analyze root causes, and implement preventative measures.
- Production Operations
- Drive efficient planning, utilization, and reporting on production.
- Monitor, investigate, and resolve downtime causes.
- Prepare resources to achieve production targets.
- Planning & Reporting
- Implement and oversee production planning and forecasting.
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting of production data.
- Monitor key metrics and performance areas.
- Administration & Standards
- Ensure compliance with all company standards, procedures, and confidentiality.
- Maintain audit readiness and ensure payroll accuracy.
- Uphold housekeeping, environmental, and ISO14001 standards.
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- Understand and manage departmental budgets, report on variances, and implement cost-saving initiatives.
- Risk & Statutory Compliance
- Identify departmental risks and ensure legal compliance.
- Complete statutory reports and adhere to labour legislation.
- Team & Performance
- Build, manage, and mentor a team, driving a culture of high performance.
Requirements : Qualifications :
Tertiary qualification in Production Management.Experience :
10+ years in senior manufacturing management, preferably in automotive (OE or tier-one).Proven track record of team building, monitoring, and improving key deliverables.Skills :
Advanced SYSPRO, intermediate Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook .Strong leadership, coaching, organizational, and analytical abilities.Personal Attributes :
Accountable, resourceful, flexible, organized, patient, and a desire to teach and share knowledge.#J-18808-Ljbffr