Plant Manager

Plant Manager required for global automotive company based in East London.

Your role will include providing operational direction and managing the plant, its financial resources and people in a safe and cost-effective way that satisfies both operational and business objectives.

Your role will include:

• 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 to set targets Planning
• Approve Production Plans Production Management
• Manage plant projects
• Analyse and interpret Production statistics/data in order to identify opportunities for improvements
• Manage relationships with internal/external customers
• Identify opportunities for improvements with key suppliers
• Continuous Improvements
• Maintain IATF 16949 accreditation
• Achieve PPM targets SHE
• Develop and update Manufacturing Policies, Procedures, Protocols, Work Instructions, Codes of Practice, etc.
• Provide input into the budget process
• Monitor performance against budget (expense controls, variances, etc.)
• Initiate requests for CAPEX/Disposal/Transfers
• Determine the training needs of the Department
• Conduct Performance Reviews and manage sub-standard performance
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels

To be considered for this role, you will need to have:

• Grade 12
• Bachelors Degree in Commerce or Science or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
• 5 years senior management experience in the Automotive industry
• Must have an understanding of an income statement, balance sheet and financial ratios
• Needs understanding of Lean manufacturing principals to ensure good management of the Process Engineering department
• Good technical aptitude to ensure management of the Maintenance department

Should you wish to apply please email your CV through to  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.