Plant Manager

4 weeks ago

Durban, South Africa Profile Personnel Full time

Plant Manager required for a renowned automotive company based in Durban 

Requirements: 

  • At least 5 years previous experience in a similar role within the automotive industry ESSENTIAL
  • Bachelor’s degree in commerce or science or equivalent NQF Level 6 qualification
  • Understanding of an income statement,
  • Balance sheet and financial ratios,
  • Understanding of Lean manufacturing principals to ensure good management of the Engineering department,
  • Good technical aptitude

Key Performance Areas: 

Strategy

  • Develop plant medium to long term Manufacturing Strategy and operational plans
  • Align plant Manufacturing Strategy to the overall business strategy
  • Provide Strategic and Change Leadership to the Manufacturing Function and Teams
  • Implement new equipment/technology/processes in accordance with the Manufacturing Strategic Plan
  • Achieve/exceed the annual Manufacturing Operational Plan in accordance to set targets

Planning

  • Approve production plans

Production Management

  • Establish best practices for plant utilisation and efficiencies
  • Ensure the optimal and efficient use of resources
  • Manage plant projects
  • Analyse and interpret production statistics/data to identify opportunities for improvements
  • Oversee the activities of all contractors in the plant

Project Management 

  • Project Management of run in, run out of models/business projects
  • Ensuring plant readiness for implementation of new business project

Continuous Improvement

  • Keep up to date with latest trends and developments in manufacturing technologies
  • Benchmark plant processes against best practices
  • Monitor competitors activities and identify opportunities for improvements

Reporting 

  • Analyse production reports
  • Present Monthly, Quarterly and Annual performance, forecast and budget reports
  • Customer Relations 

Customer Relations

  • Manage relationships with internal/external customers
  • Identify opportunities for improvements and make recommendations

Supplier Relations 

  • Manage relationships with key suppliers
  • Identify opportunities for improvements with key suppliers

Financial Management 

  • Provide input into the budget process
  • Monitor performance against budget (expense controls, variances, etc.)
  • Initiate requests for CAPEX/Disposal/Transfers
  • Participate in the Audit process
  • Adhere to Financial Policies and Procedures
  • Protect company assets (working capital & fixed assets)
  • Detect and prevent fraud
  • Promote good Corporate Governance

SHE 

  • Conduct continuous Risk Assessments in the workplace
  • Conduct Planned Task Observations in the workplace
  • Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace
  • Address workplace hazards and risks
  • Apply safety, health and environment practices and legal requirements when working on machines and equipment
  • Maintain ISO1 4001/ISO 4500 accreditation

Quality Management System

  • Maintain IATF 16949 accreditation
  • Improve employee’s awareness within the department of Quality Targets and Objectives
  • Achieve PPM targets

Policies and Procedures

  • Develop and update Manufacturing Policies, Procedures, Protocols, Work Instructions, Codes of Practice, etc.
  • Ensure the above are followed.

People Management 

  • Ensure an enabling climate/culture
  • Manage individual, team and departmental performance to achieve organisational objectives
  • Manage labour stability and complement in line with budget
  • Participate in the implementation and utilisation of equity related processes
  • Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Department
  • Obtain approval for and recruit and select employees in the area of responsibility
  • Plan, organise and monitor work in own area of responsibility
  • Compile and update Performance Contracts and Individual Development Plans and facilitate individual career path planning
  • Determine the training needs of the Department
  • Conduct Performance Reviews and manage sub-standard performance
  • Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
  • Ensure discipline is maintained in department (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
  • Resolve grievances and disputes

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.

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