Plant Manager

SUMMARY:
Our client, a national manufacturing company, currently seeks an experienced Plant Manager to lead and manage the Business Unit to achieve the company objectives.

POSITION INFO:
The Person:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Science or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years Senior Management experience in the Automotive industry.
• Must have an understanding of an income statement, balance sheet and financial ratios.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing Principals to ensure good management of the Process Engineering department.
• Good technical aptitude to ensure management of the Maintenance department.

• Develop Plant medium to long term Manufacturing Strategy and Operational plans.
• Align Plant Manufacturing Strategy to the overall business strategy.
• Provide strategic and change leadership to the Manufacturing function and teams.
• Implement new equipment/technology/processes in accordance with the Manufacturing Strategic plan.
• Achieve/exceed the annual Manufacturing Operational plan in accordance with set targets.
• Approve production plans.
• Analyse production reports.
• Customer and supplier relations.
• Develop and update Manufacturing Policies, Procedures, Protocols, Work Instructions, Codes of Practice, etc.

• Establish best practices for Plant utilisation and efficiencies.
• Manage Plant projects.
• Analyse and interpret Production statistics/data in order to identify opportunities for improvements.
• Oversee the activities of all contractors in the Plant.

• Project management of run in/run out of models/business projects.
• Ensure plant readiness for implementation of new business project.

• Keep up to date with latest trends and developments in manufacturing technologies.
• Benchmark Plant processes against best practices.
• Monitor competitors’ activities and identify opportunities for improvements.

• Maintain IATF 16949 accreditation.
• Improve employee’s awareness within the department of quality targets and objectives.
• Achieve PPM targets.

• Address workplace hazards and risks.
• Apply safety, health and environment practices and legal requirements when working on machines and equipment.
• Maintain ISO1 4001/ISO 4500 accreditation.

• Provide input into the budget process.
• Monitor performance against budget (expense controls, variances, etc.).
• Initiate requests for Capex/disposal/transfers.
• Participate in the audit process.
• Adhere to financial policies and procedures.
• Protect company assets (working capital & fixed assets).

• Manage individual, team and departmental performance to achieve organisational objectives.
• Manage labour stability and complement in line with budget.
• Participate in the implementation and utilisation of equity related processes.
• Determine the training needs of the department.
• Coach and counsel staff to ensure improved performance levels.
• Ensure discipline is maintained in department (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.).
• Resolve grievances and disputes.