Production Manager

SUMMARY:
Main Purpose of the Job:

• Reporting to the Production Executive, the incumbent will be responsible for the management of processes and activities of a small to medium group of employees engaged in performing a variety of production operations whilst maintaining and implementing company policies, procedures, standards and driving the disciplines of World Class Manufacturing principles.

• South African Citizen
• Degree or Diploma in Production / Operations Management / Engineering
• 8-10 years working experience in a manufacturing environment of which 2 years must be at management level in a small to medium scale manufacturing concern
• Sound knowledge and experience in EPS/XPS Polystyrene extrusion will be an added advantage Proven track record of prior performance
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a small group of employees
• Strong background in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing
• Willingness to work shifts and overtime as and when required.
• Physical and Environmental requirements: Incumbent must be able to work in a variety of environmental conditions with exposure to the heat, dust & chemical elements.

• Manage, monitor and evaluate production processes in accordance to set production targets
• Day-to-day management of production personnel, their on-going development and overall performance
• Manage, oversee and report product quality parameters
• Develop, implement and maintain people, plant, machinery and equipment efficiency improvements Manage raw material stock levels
• Enforces safety practices and actively promote plant safety, environmental programs and procedures that are in compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements.

• Sound Management & Leadership skills
• Sound knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and lean manufacturing principles
• Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes, production priorities and problems
• Strong Technical Ability
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Excellent understanding of bill of materials (BOM’s)
• Knowledge and ability to apply Total Production Management principles
• Numerical skills
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication (Afrikaans and English) skills with the ability to effectively communicate throughout all levels of the organisation
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and to react to situations with a strong sense of urgency
• Systematic, neat & methodical
• Fault-finding, problem solving and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently with minimum levels of supervision as well as to function well within a team
• Self motivated, disciplined and enthusiastic with high levels of drive and energy
• Pro-active and dynamic
• Lead and apply proper discipline
• Excellent attendance track record
• Attention to detail
• Dependability
• Computer Literacy (Ms Office: Outlook, Excel)
• Adaptability and Flexibility.

POSITION INFO:
Main Purpose of the Job: Reporting to the Production Executive, the incumbent will be responsible for the management of processes and activities of a small to medium group of employees engaged in performing a variety of production operations whilst maintaining and implementing company policies, procedures, standards and driving the disciplines of World Class Manufacturing principles. Minimum requirements: South African Citizen Degree or Diploma in Production \/ Operations Management \/ Engineering 8-10 years working experience in a manufacturing environment of which 2 years must be at management level in a small to medium scale manufacturing concern Sound knowledge and experience in EPS\/XPS Polystyrene extrusion will be an added advantage Proven track record of prior performance Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a small group of employees Strong background in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing Willingness to work shifts and overtime as and when required. Physical and Environmental requirements: Incumbent must be able to work in a variety of environmental conditions with exposure to the heat, dust & chemical elements. Key performance areas (inclusive but not limited to): Manage, monitor and evaluate production processes in accordance to set production targets Day-to-day management of production personnel, their on-going development and overall performance Manage, oversee and report product quality parameters Develop, implement and maintain people, plant, machinery and equipment efficiency improvements Manage raw material stock levels Enforces safety practices and actively promote plant safety, environmental programs and procedures that are in compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements. Knowledge, skills and competencies: Sound Management & Leadership skills Sound knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and lean manufacturing principles Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes, production priorities and problems Strong Technical Ability Excellent Interpersonal skills Excellent understanding of bill of materials (BOM's) Knowledge and ability to apply Total Production Management principles Numerical skills Excellent Written and Verbal Communication (Afrikaans and English) skills with the ability to effectively communicate throughout all levels of the organisation Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and to react to situations with a strong sense of urgency Systematic, neat & methodical Fault-finding, problem solving and organisational skills Ability to work independently with minimum levels of supervision as well as to function well within a team Self motivated, disciplined and enthusiastic with high levels of drive and energy Pro-active and dynamic Lead and apply proper discipline Excellent attendance track record Attention to detail Dependability Computer Literacy (Ms Office: Outlook, Excel) Adaptability and Flexibility.

NB! This job is now closed. You can apply for other jobs by uploading your CV.