Plant Manager - Tier 1 Automotive

 

Recruiter:

Dawning Truth

Job Ref:

j728

Date posted:

Saturday, June 19, 2021

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related. In the Range of 900K to 1.1Mil per annum. Highly exceptional more senior candidates may be considered.


SUMMARY:
Top Automotive Plastics Manufacturing firm seeks Plant Manager - Tier 1 Automotive. To run a Tier 1 Automotive Manufacturing Plant.

POSITION INFO:

 


*** Plant Manager - Tier 1 Automotive ***

 


Top Automotive Plastics Manufacturing firm seeks Plant Manager - Tier 1 Automotive. To run a Tier 1 Automotive Manufacturing Plant.

 


Non-Negotiables (We will check):

 


*  BEE: Open to all races

 


*  Managing a Tier 1 Automotive Plant according to OEM Customer Requirements 


*  Production & Operations Management in alignment with ISO & IATF


*  Business Process and Quality Process Optimisation


*  Project and Risk Management (APQP)


*  Results Orientated


*  Take Accountability Person


*  5 years Plant Management of a Tier 1 Automotive Plant


*  8 years Deep Knowledge of Automotive Quality Standards (ISO, IATF, Q1, VDA etc...)


*  8 years Deep Expertise on Just in Sequence (Practical Delivery)


*  5 years Executive Level Management

 


What the person must be able to do:

 


This role is in the Automotive Plastics Manufacturing sector. All duties would take place in this context.

 


*  Manage Production


*  Enhance Systems and Practices (IATF & ISO)


*  Manage Just in Sequence (JIS)


*  Ensure Parts Supply in Accordance with OEM Quality Standards and Schedule


*  People Management of Management and Staff

 


Key Job Deliverables:

 


*  Ensure Customer Satisfaction


*  Ensure On-Time JIS Supply


*  Ensure Adherence to Internal and Customer Scorecards

 


Background work experience:

 


*  5 years Plant Management of a Tier 1 Automotive Plant


*  8 years Deep Knowledge of Automotive Quality Standards (ISO, IATF, Q1, VDA etc...)


*  8 years Deep Expertise on Just in Sequence (Practical Delivery)


*  5 years Executive Level Management


*  BTech Mechanical and Lean or Equivalent


*  Managing a Tier 1 Automotive Plant according to OEM Customer Requirements


*  Running a Tier 1 Automotive Manufacturing Plant. From Production, to quality, to APQP, to people


*  An in-depth understanding of Automotive Quality Standards and how to adhere to them


*  Excellent Production Management and Logistics Skills to ensure JIS deadlines met


*  Managing senior managers and senior customer relationships


*  Advantageous: Specific Experience in Plastics Manufacturing

 


Personality Summary:

 


* High Driver - Ambitious, Results Orientated Go-getter. Self-Starter. Makes things happen.


* High Analytical - Strong with analysis, metrics, data and fact based decision making.


* Moderate Administrative - Good with procedures, processes and best practices.

 


Benefits of this Role:

 


* Independent work culture


* Leading multi-national firm


* You can make your mark here

 


Reports to: CEO


Location: Rosslyn, Pretoria

 


Salary: Market Related. In the Range of R900K to R1.1Mil per annum. Highly exceptional more senior candidates may be considered.

 


Type: Permanent


Start: ASAP


Reference: j728

 


Jobs like this don''t come around that often, so make sure you apply now.

 


Email:  --------Please upload your CV here--------


(No spaces in email address)

 


** Common questions (Please Read) **

 


1. Is the role current?


Yes

 


2. How do I apply for the job?


Email your CV to:  --------Please upload your CV here--------


(No spaces in email address)

 


We don''t take faxes or walk ins.

 


3. How do I know if you got my CV?


We will send a standard confirmation response to all CVs received. If you do not receive our response, first check your spam folder or resend your CV.


If there is still an issue with sending your CV, please WhatsApp:-----. (WhatsApp please, don''t call we can''t assist telephonically)

 


4. I don''t see your email address or the email address bounces?


Apply through the career portal you saw the ad on. They will email your CV to us.

 


5. I''m not suited to this role, but I want to be on your database.


Send your CV to: jobs @ ------


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6. Do you offer internships?


No.

 


7. I want to try and circumvent your process?


Bad idea. Your CV will most likely be lost and you will most likely be forgotten about (we talk to too many people to remember them all). Also your CV will not be added to our database for future roles. So you will probably end up not even being considered for the role.

 


We don''t play favourites. All CVs are responded to. We want the most suitable people for the job. If you are good, we will take notice and contact you for an interview.

 


Jobs like this don''t come around that often, so make sure you apply now.

 


Email:  --------Please upload your CV here--------


(No spaces in email address)

 





 

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