Production Manager

SUMMARY:
Company based in Pretoria is looking for a Production Manager ASAP.

POSITION INFO:

 Requirements:

• Must be in possession of a Grade 12 School Leaving Certificate.
• Advance Computer Literacy
• Must be in possession of a recognised bachelor’s degree or diploma in Production Operations Management / Industrial Engineering Science or equivalent NQF Level 6 qualification.
• Minimum 5 years in an engineering role.
• Must have 5 years Automotive/Manufacturing industry experience
• Needs understanding of Lean manufacturing principles.
• Must have understanding of Health & Safety, Quality management, inventory management (JIT) and maintenance

Process

Strategy:

• Assist with developing the plant medium to long term Manufacturing Strategy and operational plans.
• Align plant Manufacturing Strategy to the overall business strategy.

Production Planning:

• Plan, schedule and monitor production (Sales requirement, stock levels, maintenance requirements, change overs, etc.)
• Schedule and arrange maintenance and repair for manufacturing operations.
• Authorise Production Plans.

Production Management:

• Deliver operational results in accordance with factory Master Plan & Budget.
• Ensure appropriate standards are established for plant utilisation and efficiency, and that performance is constantly monitored against these standards.
• Meet all deadlines & implement continuous improvement saving.
• Optimise the manufacturing processes.
• Ensure the optimal and efficient use of resources.
• Analyse and interpret Production statistics/ data in order to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Manage plant improvement projects.
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing related problems and sub-standard performance.

Raw Material:

• Monitor the level of production material to ensure enough material to support production.
• Oversee the monthly stock take and ensure that records are correctly entered.

Maintenance:

• Implement Planned Maintenance in line with the Planned Maintenance schedule.

Continuous Improvement:

• Keep up to date with latest trends and developments in manufacturing technologies.
• Identify opportunities for improvement.

Reporting:

• Compile Production Reports.
• Monitor the achievement of daily production target.

Customer satisfaction:

• Establish solid relationships with customers based on reliability, trust and consistent delivery.

People Management:

• Manage people in a way that encourages teamwork and optimal performance from all
• Ensure that training needs are defined, and that training is conducted in accordance to the plan.

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