Section Manager

SUMMARY:
Our client in manufacturing sector is looking for a Section Manager to join their team based in Port Elizabeth.

POSITION INFO:
Qualifications and Requirements:

• Certificate in a Technical / Engineering / Electrical discipline (NQF 5)
• Trade Tested Artisan (preferably Electrician or Millwright)
• Certificate in Accounting and Leadership
• Up to 10 years’ experience in the Electrical Production / Operations field in a Manufacturing environment of which: Up to 5 years should be at Supervisory level.
• Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite; other relevant discipline-specific software programs).
• Knowledge of Production processes and related systems.
• Knowledge of Maintenance practices.

• Designs and implements a system to achieve the most effective methods of production, within laid down working specifications, whilst improving product-, work flow and performance.
• Ensures all methods and standards are reflective on the system and implemented in the respective areas.
• Monitors the output / man-hour levels from each area, within the Division and by Shift.
• Investigate abnormalities, missed goals and develop sufficient plans to rectify.
• Develops plans in conjunction with the Shift Supervisors, Engineering and Service Divisions to improve methods / machines, processes, output and productivity.
• Works with Production Control and all MMIS Planners to set up viable and realistic schedules to meet targets.
• Ensures parts are available beforehand through liaising with the Engineer, Zone Engineer and Charge hands.
• Ensures work is completed within specified, stipulated times and optimal machine operation.
• Operates within controls and procedures in order to ensure the integrity of the company.
• Identifies and monitors risks within own department and area of responsibility.
• Assists in the maintenance of a risk register, report discrepancies or areas of concern to management.
• Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and policy frameworks to prevent fruitless, wasteful and irregular expenditure.
• Maintains effective working relationships with customers (both internal and external) towards rendering highest quality of services.
• Represents the company in meetings with relevant stakeholders.
• Identifies and solves problems creatively whilst demonstrating a high level of integrity in line with company core values.
• Reports to Management on internal stakeholder related matters.
• Ensures that all employees have signed performance agreements.
• Monitors and measures performance quarterly by conducting employee appraisals.
• In collaboration with HR, identify staff performance objectives, potential areas of development and action plans where necessary.
• Ensures ongoing training and development of
  employees.
• Addresses employee relations matters fairly
  and promptly.
• Contributes to the budget preparation
  process.
• Compile and submit cost reports.
• Promotes and communicates the effective, efficient, economical and transparent use of financial and other resources.
• Monitors and controls expenditure against budget and ensures spending occurs within budgetary limits and company financial guidelines, report deviations to direct
  Manager.
• Explores opportunities to control and reduce costs.