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Manufacturing Manager
2 weeks ago
- February 7, 202
- Location
- Durban, South Africa
- Category
- Business
- Job Type
- Fulltime
- Salary Type
- Monthly Salary
- Salary
- Market Related
Description:
The company is a leading player in the chemical manufacturing industry, located in Durban. We are currently seeking a skilled Manufacturing Manager with expertise in chemicals to oversee our production operations.
This role offers a market-related salary and presents an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual with a strong background in Production Management within the chemical sector.
Qualifications:
- Degree or Diploma in Chemical Engineering, or similar qualification is essential.
- 710 years' proven track record of successful experience in Production Management role within a Chemical Industry.
- Have a deep understanding of industrial & commercial chemicals
- Strong knowledge of production concepts, including mechanical and basic electrical systems.
- Ability to keep track of and report on activity.
- Have experience in chemical production and planning maintenance operations.
- Ability to develop and maintain Budgets and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules.
- Be highly aware of safety, health and hygiene stipulation and very cautious to reduce production downtime and errors.
- A dynamic individual who can effectively balance strategic management with handson administrative responsibilities.
- Understanding of manufacturing and procurement / supply chain processes.
- Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making.
- Understanding of ISO and other systems.
- Attended to various production/quality audits.
- Valid Driver's License and own reliable transport
- Intermediate to advance Excel skills will be beneficial to this position.
- Exposure to Syspro will be added advantageous.
Responsibilities:
- Production Planning
- Plan production and Forecast Raw Material holdings and purchase in accordance with sales divisions demands/needs.
- Take responsibility for Toll manufacturing customer base, establishing pricing and offtakes directly with the client.
- Ensure efficient management, coordination and recordkeeping of all production activities
- Plan daily and weekly checks to ensure smooth operation of production.
- Plan and arrange human capital in line with production needs at an optimum level of productivity.
- Identify manufacturing improvement opportunities.
Production Management
- Oversee daytoday manufacturing operations to ensure adherence to quality standards and production schedules.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance overall productivity and reduce costs.
- Implement efficient production schedules and workflows.
- Perform root cause analysis, incident reports and corrective actions resolve problems.
- Manage maintenance contractors on site and ensure legal / safety compliance.
- Ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained.
- Conduct routine audits / risk assessments of equipment and facilities and resolve issues.
- Collaborate with department supervisors to address and resolve production challenges.
- Set tasks and prioritise work across the team.
- Ensure availability of necessary tools and equipment.
- Purchasing and Finance Management
- Oversee and Manage the Raw Material Procurement Function.
- Negotiate prices and Terms with key raw material and or 3rd party suppliers.
- Budget, forecast, control and optimise all production operational costs.
- Overseeing equipment stock and placing orders for new supplies when necessary.
- Forecasting, ordering, and price negotiation of spare parts inventory.
- Responsible for full production and maintenance department budget function (CAPEX and OPEX) including preparation, forecasting, presentation, management, tracking and reporting.
Maintenance Management
- Oversee and manage the Maintenance Department and the relevant staff.
- Ensure Preventative Maintenance Programme / Schedules are implemented and maintained to reduce risk.
- Maintains manufacturing assets and facility, parts & tools inventory, supplier quotations, monitoring purchase orders, invoice approvals.
- Evaluating repair cost estimates against actual expenditure once repairs / improvements are complete.
- Overseeing equipment stock and placing orders for new supplies when necessary.
- Forecasting, ordering, and price negotiation of spare parts inventory.
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