Production Manager

SUMMARY:
Our Client who is in the manufacturing sector is looking for a Production Manager to direct and coordinate production activities

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 essential
• Post Matric Qualification in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (e.g. NQF level 6 / Diploma or higher)
• Min of 5 years' relevant working experience on middle management level
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Proficient on MS Outlook, Word and Advanced Excel

• Organise, resource and manage the production operation
• Execute production plan to meet manufacturing deliverables as well as customer requirements
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures
• Ensure that all compliance requirements are met
• Lead, manage, and motivate staff in the Manufacturing Business Unit
• Performance management in accordance with capacity and capability plan
• Identify training needs and initiate, mentor, monitor and manage relevant programs
• Manage employee relationships to match company ethos
• Understand BCEA, LRA, Bargaining Council Main Agreement, as well as legal compliance requirements, policies, and procedures
• Understand and manage all IR related interventions within operations
• T&A system management and approvals
• Ensure the preventative maintenance and repairs scheduled of assets in Production Departments are adhered to in line with maintenance department objectives
• Work with Maintenance Manager to do major planned maintenance schedules
• Assist and provide input into the preparation of the manufacturing business unit expense budget
• Plan, formulate, organize, control, and direct personnel and production activities, by removing process waste, to maximize outputs and improve efficiencies
• Follow up, escalate, and take necessary action if production outputs are not meeting expectations
• Propose any amendments to improve processes
• Ensure that production information and data is recorded timeously, efficiently, and accurately
• Champion all Lean improvement projects
• Ensure delivery of quality products within standard requirements
• Conversant with OHSA, Company emergency plan, environment, safety, drug and alcohol policies, as well as all other related policies
• Ensure that the manufacturing personnel work safely in accordance with safe work procedures
• Oversee and ensure that high safety standards are always maintained
• Involved in H&S site governance

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