About the position
Our Client who is in the manufacturing sector is looking for a Production Manager to direct and coordinate production activities
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 essential
- Post Matric Qualification in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (e.g. NQF level 6 / Diploma or higher)
- Min of 5 years' relevant working experience on middle management level
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles
- Proficient on MS Outlook, Word and Advanced Excel
Responsibilities:
- Organise, resource and manage the production operation
- Execute production plan to meet manufacturing deliverables as well as customer requirements
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures
- Ensure that all compliance requirements are met
- Lead, manage, and motivate staff in the Manufacturing Business Unit
- Performance management in accordance with capacity and capability plan
- Identify training needs and initiate, mentor, monitor and manage relevant programs
- Manage employee relationships to match company ethos
- Understand BCEA, LRA, Bargaining Council Main Agreement, as well as legal compliance requirements, policies, and procedures
- Understand and manage all IR related interventions within operations
- T&A system management and approvals
- Ensure the preventative maintenance and repairs scheduled of assets in Production Departments are adhered to in line with maintenance department objectives
- Work with Maintenance Manager to do major planned maintenance schedules
- Assist and provide input into the preparation of the manufacturing business unit expense budget
- Plan, formulate, organize, control, and direct personnel and production activities, by removing process waste, to maximize outputs and improve efficiencies
- Follow up, escalate, and take necessary action if production outputs are not meeting expectations
- Propose any amendments to improve processes
- Ensure that production information and data is recorded timeously, efficiently, and accurately
- Champion all Lean improvement projects
- Ensure delivery of quality products within standard requirements
- Conversant with OHSA, Company emergency plan, environment, safety, drug and alcohol policies, as well as all other related policies
- Ensure that the manufacturing personnel work safely in accordance with safe work procedures
- Oversee and ensure that high safety standards are always maintained
- Involved in H&S site governance
TO APPLY:
- Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
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- This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL.
- However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market.
- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the minimum requirements will not be considered for the respective position.
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- If you have not received a response within two (2) weeks from applying, your application was then unsuccessful for that specific position, however your profile remains on our system for future opportunities.
Desired Skills:
- Production management
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Production Manager
- Mechanical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Degree
- Diploma
Employer & Job Benefits:
- Medical Aid and Pension Fund
