Production Manager

SUMMARY:
New Vacancy!! Our well known client in the Automotive Sector is looking to employ a Production Manager to join their dynamic team in Kariega/Uitenhage.

POSITION INFO:
Job Description:

• Ensure that the department is aligned to the strategic vision of the Company.
• Progress monitoring and recording to achieve daily / weekly / monthly targets.
• Weekly / monthly assessment of achievement of production targets.
• To ensure the quality condition of the product fall in line with the said KPI's.
• To maintain and enhance a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure that interventions such as Problem-solving activity are maintained effectively to add value to the department.
• Maintain plant costs as per set KPI's.
• Managing discipline
• To ensure that training initiatives are in place to improve skills of workforce.
• To ensure that there is an effective change-point management system in place to combat the effects of absenteeism and new processes.
• Ensure that the department complies with HSE / legal compliance requirements in terms of potential hazards / injuries as well as taking the necessary corrective action for injuries and proactive measure to reduce the risk.
• Responsible for developing a high-performance DOS culture throughout the organization. Leadership required to set an example by promoting and engaging in the following:
  • DOS Audits
  • Managing by Facts
  • Jishukens, Workshops and other improvement activities.
  • Coaching and developing others.
  • Leading the diamond Meetings.
  • Frequent review of the KPI boards in the work area.
• Encouraging all team members to participate in continuous improvement activities.

• Diploma and/or Degree in Engineering/Mechanical
• 3-5 years related professional experience.
• English (fluency in reading, writing, and speaking)
• High level of leadership and decision making)
• Able to motivate, influence and train people.
• Ability to interact with Management at all levels.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal & written communication
• A good communicator with a proven track record of delivering tangible results through effective management and delegation.
• PC literate – excellent Microsoft Skills.