Plant Manager

4 months ago

Durban, South Africa Abantu Staffing Solutions Full time

Overview:

To lead and manage the Business Unit to achieve company objectives. The position reports to the Business Unit Operations Manager.

 

Minimum Requirements:

  • Grade 12 / Matric
  • National Diploma (NQF 6) in Commerce, Science or relevant equivalent
  • Degree (NQF 7) in Commerce, Science or relevant equivalent (advantageous)
  • 5+ years senior management experience in the Automotive industry 

 

Responsibilities:

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:

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

 

Supplier Relations:

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

 

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 

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