Production Manager

Well-established Engineering company producing very unique high-quality metal products mainly through grinding, seeks to employ a Production Manager. You will ensure that products are manufactured to high quality standards and adherence to SHE regulations.

For the position you would be required to have:

• N6 in Mechanical Engineering preferred (must have tertiary qualification)
• Around 4 years' supervisory experience in a similar role
• Experience in LEAN manufacturing will be a definite advantage
• Good working knowledge of grinding, metals and their characteristics and furnaces

Responsibilities would include you to:

• Coordinate production activities and resources so that planned products are produced to specifications, quality standards and completed on time.
• Manage and own the scheduling of various manufacturing services in the factory
• Report on production, maintenance and quality management processes
• Propose corrective actions after root cause analysis to rectify missed targets
• Provide Weekly and Monthly Material Variance Report
• Report on Machine performance and defect elimination activities
• Coordinate production and maintenance activities ensuring planned maintenance is met
• Identify wasteful processes and propose operational improvements
• Provide Safety Health and Environment (SHE) reports and provide corrective measures to Compliance Department
• Handle logistics, warehousing and stock of raw materials used in production

Please apply online or contact Jan van Dyk on 021 - 531 2015 for more information