Production Manager

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Production Manager’s primary function is to manage employees and various operations within the
Production Division from and administrative and analytic processing capacity. The duties will include but
not be limited to:

RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT LIMITED TO THE BELOW):

• Daily planning of department needs with the Divisional Director.
• Ensure that deadlines and targets are met as per operational requirements.
• Providing a professional, efficient and accurate service to customers who deliver non-ferrous
  metals.
• Communicating discrepancies with Buying Department and customers.
• Managing and planning the non-ferrous collections.
• Managing the non-ferrous collection staff.
• Plan processing of material for a particular requirement within respective department.
• Ensure that tasks are delegated to different staff members within the department.
• Ensure that employees are properly trained and licensed for the machinery/ equipment that they
  operate.
• Accurate collating of all necessary information and documents in preparation for payment.
• Ensure resources are used effectively so that maximum productivity is achieved.
• Constant checking and controlling quality of material.
• Ensure that Health and Safety regulations are followed.
• Adhere to Health & Safety Regulations in terms of the Safety file for the department
• Ensure that all Employees’ Written Task Procedures are up to date and that they have been explained and that Employee understands the contents thereof.

QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE:

• Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.
• A minimum of between 2-5 years’ experience in a production industry.
• Previous experience in a managerial or supervisory position.
• Logistic experience
• Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Problem-solving skills.
• Multi-tasking skills.
• Accurate and precise numeric centric.
• Excellent knowledge of Ferrous and Non-Ferrous metals.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently utilize Non-Ferrous Collection Vehicles.
• Knowledge of Company Rules & Regulations.
• Knowledge of maintenance planning
• Knowledge of production planning and goal setting.
• Good knowledge of H&S regulations.
• Flexible and willing to work overtime.
• Ability to write reports and procedure manuals.

QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES:

• Hardworking and Self-motivated.
• Inherent willingness to adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Trustworthiness and honesty.
• Being able to work under pressure.
• Enthusiastic.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Professional work approach.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Not easily influenced negatively.
• Not easily intimidated.
• Ability to motivate people.
• Good Customer relations
• Logical and detail orientated methodologies.
• Excellent standards in execution.
• Communication to strong business ethic and integrity.
• Willing to learn and carry out instructions.

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted
within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.
Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorized to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.