Unit Manager

3 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Unilever Full time

MAIN JOB PURPOSE:
To ensure the production and packaging of company products, according to the production plan and within company’s quality, safety standard and oversees the overall running of the processing plant.

JOB SUMMARY:
Production Management
- Agrees and implements production plan with production manager. Support, guide and direct within the production plan. (e.g. if a production line breaks down, prioritise production requirements and re-allocates labour accordingly).
- Analyses shift results and implements any necessary changes to increase productivity
- Ensures that quality standards are implemented and adhered to and diagnoses plant problems (fault finding) and liaises with Engineering Foreman for plant repairs and interprets fault finding to optimise production. Ensure that shift repairs and maintenance is carried out by the Team Leaders and operators to reduce the impact of downtime
- Conducts shift handover meetings and daily production meetings with the different production disciplines to analyse previous shift results and implements any necessary changes to meet demand
- Responsible for ensuring sufficient staff manning and adequate raw materials availability
- Identifies root causes and costs of waste, contamination and inefficiencies and takes appropriate action to reduce these amounts. Monitor and reduce wastes such as product, packaging, steam, air, water and electricity
- Monitors and ensures adherence to Company standards and SOP’s. Ensures that Plant is maintained in a high level of engineering, housekeeping and Safety standards
- Implements total productive maintenance to improve PQCDSMI (Production, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, Morale, and Innovation) in order to deliver against set Factory targets
- Implement recommendations from SHE, Quality or engineering. Ensures responsible management of SHE, Quality and Engineering using the SHE, Quality and Engineering Teams as Subject Matter Experts

Operational Systems
- Ensure that all employees adhere to the operational systems standards (SAP, PAMCO, DFOS, TMIS, PMIS, FINPRO, ABC quality, ESS, time keeping etc) and manages the business processes defined within these operational systems
- Identifies reasons for staff non-conformance (e.g. training required, managing poor performance, refusal to obey lawful instruction, absenteeism) and takes appropriate action
- Monitors processes and changes and ensures that corrective action has been taken in the event of a non-conformance
- Coordinates the implementation of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and world class principles in the factory

Safety
- As a section 16.2 appointee is required to ensure that the OHS act and company SHE regulations and standards are implemented and adhered to within the sphere of his/her responsibilities
- Takes corrective action in the case of non-compliance as per the Section 16.2 requirements
- Prepares for quarterly and annual Audits
- Ensures adequate level compliance with the said policies, procedures and standards to meet all certification requirements at any given time
- Ensures Business and Factory strategy for Safety is executed at a tactical level

Cost Management
- Drives a cost-conscious and zero waste culture
- Monitors and ensures MUC losses and conversion cost losses are eliminated against budgets
- Ensures budget constraints are complied with and variances are actioned
- Identifies sources of waste and takes action to minimise waste
- Monitors Rand per Ton costs and shares info with teams
- Monitor and Control sundry costs such as PPE, telephone, tearoom etc
- Manages and accounts for inventory control for area of responsibility

People Development
- Identify training gaps for subordinates based on losses/ business need and execute plan together with HR/Training to close them
- Develop Personal Development Plans for subordinates and monitor progress

Industrial Relations
- Initiates disciplinary action/enquiries and recommends dismissals
- Resolve conflicts within immediate team and facilitates conflict resolution within subordinate teams
- Builds and maintains levels of trust with the Union Leadership and Shop Floor to facilitate win/win situations
- Eliminates industrial action

Training and development
- Performance management and Human Resources coordination
- Projects Management and re-engineering project management. Manage ad hoc projects related to continuous improvements as detailed in PDP targets

Innovations and Technology Change Management
- Lead and ensure execution of the VIP Programs for the factory
- Drive Innovation projects in the processing plant.
- Ensure effective link with R&D, Planning and factories for innovation, Capacity and VIP delivery
- In case of existing technologies responsible to drive innovation process from Contract gate to Commissioning in the cluster.
- Develop local technology standards for unique technologies.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

- Completed Degree/ BTech Chemical Engineering
- Strong leadership and ma


  • Registered Midwife

    6 days ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa Oxford Midwifery Unit Full time

    Job Description: Job Responsibilities: - Participation in ESMOE training, Obstetric drills and CPD programs - Effective risk management of the unit by complying with Health, Safety &Infection Control policies and procedures. - Monitoring and implementing preventative measures to minimise the identified risks in maternity - Supervision role for subordinates...

  • Icu Unit Manager

    5 days ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa Mass Staffing Projects Full time

    Hungry for a new opportunity?! Looking for a ICU Unit Manager in Johannesburg to oversee the ICU Unit in a private hospital. **Requirements**: - Diploma/degree in Nursing - Post Basic qualification in Critical Care - SANC registered - Shift leading experience - The capacity to recognise development areas in others and support them to facilitate personal...

  • Unit Manager X4

    9 hours ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa Clinix Health Group (Pty) Ltd Full time

    To take responsibility for efficiently leading all activities within the Unit, providing leadership and direction to ail staff, and promoting quality patient care and patient experience through operational excellence whilst maintain the highest standards of professionalism and respect. In addition, to ensure cost effective service delivery within legal...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa Careforce recruitment Full time

    Our client, a private hospital based in Johannesburg is currently recruiting for a Unit Manager: Surgical Ward This modern private hospital offers a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services and incorporates state of the art technology in our specialised units and theatres. The main purpose of the job is to ensure that the theatre conforms to...

  • Unit Manager Nicu

    5 days ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa Mass Staffing Projects Full time

    Great opportunity in Johannesburg! We are looking for a Registered Nurse with Shift Leading/managerial experience to manage the NICU unit of a Private Hospital. **Requirements**: - Relevant Nursing degree/diploma - SANC registered - Post basic in Neonatal OR Critical Care essential - Shift Leading experience - The capacity to recognise development areas in...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa LetsLink Recruitment Full time

    **Unit Manager - Emergency** *** **Skills**: - A relevant nursing qualification registered with SANC (Diploma in General Nursing/ B Cur Degree) - Post Basic qualification in Trauma - Diploma in Nursing Management would be an advantage - Post basic qualification in Midwifery would be an advantage - Compliance with the SANC code for a Registered Nurse and...

  • Unit Manager Nicu

    5 days ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa Mass Staffing Projects Full time

    Career growth opportunity in Johannesburg! We are seeking a Registered Nurse with Shift Leading/managerial experience to lead the NICU Unit of a Private Hospital. **Requirements**: - Relevant Nursing Degree/Diploma - SANC registered - Post basic qualification in Neonatal Nursing - Shift Leading experience - The capacity to recognise development areas in...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa The Hiring House Full time

    Key Accountabilities, Measures & Interfaces - Investment Strategy- Portfolio Construction- Implementation of investment strategy- Portfolio Monitoring- Risk ManagementManagerial responsibilities - Managing the investment team and setting up the functions investment processes, policies, systems and reporting tools.- Set clear performance goals for direct...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa The Hiring House Full time

    Key Accountabilities, Measures & Interfaces- Investment Strategy- Portfolio Construction- Implementation of investment strategy- Portfolio Monitoring- Risk ManagementManagerial responsibilities- Managing the investment team and setting up the functions investment processes, policies, systems and reporting tools.- Set clear performance goals for direct...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa Intercare Group South Africa Full time

    **ABOUT** Intercare is a dynamic healthcare company focusing on offering value-based healthcare to patients. As ambassadors of the Intercare brand, everything we do is guided by our purpose to make people feel better. Our shared values of People-centred, Integrity, Inclusivity, Compassion, Excellence and Innovation define what we believe and who we...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa Secondments Pty Ltd Full time

    **Strategic Function** Contributes to the formulation and implement organizational strategic initiatives. Develop the BU BSC and direct the implementation of the BU operational strategies and plans. **Product Management** Direct the audit operations in line with the relevant audit methodology and standards Direct and drive the business unit-wide audit...


  • Johannesburg North, South Africa HireJoy Pvt Ltd Full time

    **Main Areas of Responsibility** - Leads the resolution of issues & generates ideas to business planning process - Is responsible for developing & driving KPA deliverables - Is responsible for Client & Agency relationship (ensuring effective Client Service delivery on Accounts) - In-depth and up-to-date knowledge of the client’s business,...

  • Professional Nurse

    7 days ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa Careforce Recruitment Full time

    Our client, a private hospital based in Johannesburg is currently recruiting for Registered Nurses: Emergency Department The nurse is required to practice best patient care according to his/her Scope of Practice and assumes total responsibility for these activities. Contribute to the holistic care of casualty patients. Ensure that all patients have an...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa Tower Group Full time

    Achieve annual gross profit targets, while remaining within budgeted weeks of inventory and aged stock levels. - Manage and mentor the HPI team, including BDM’s, Product Managers, and Product Specialists - Engage closely with sales teams and sales silo managers - Engage closely and maintain a good relationship with the vendor, HP inc. - Participate in the...

  • Head: Finance Unit

    3 weeks ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa IT Ridge Technologies Full time

    The key purpose of this role is the day-to-day management of the Finance department to ensure efficient running of the unit and accurate reporting of accountsKEY ACCOUNTABILITIES, MEASURES & INTERFACESUnder the direct supervision of the Chief Financial Officer, the Head of Finance will be responsible for:Develop, maintain and implement proper operational...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa National Renal Care Full time

    National Renal Care has grown and evolved into the leading total kidney disease management organisation that provides person-centered health and care, which is digitally enabled, and data driven. National Renal Care seeks to recruit an ambitious, talented, goal driven and self-motivated individual to fulfil the role of an Assistant Unit Leader. The Assistant...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa Megan Frg Consulting Full time

    **Location**: Sandton, Johannesburg **Salary**: R780k - R960k per annum **About the Role**: The Business Unit Director is the highest point of daily contact for our clients. Leads insightful communications plans, strategies and creative work, together with effective implementation; drives allocated Accounts proactively from a Business Perspective; is...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa Megan Förg Consulting Full time

    **About the Role**: The Business Unit Director is the highest point of daily contact for our clients. Leads insightful communications plans, strategies and creative work, together with effective implementation; drives allocated Accounts proactively from a Business Perspective; is ultimately responsible for relationship between Agency and Client (driving...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa Ogilvy South Africa Full time

    Social.Lab is where creative excellence meets digital performances, We're a modern creative agency in every sense with a culture of curiosity, exploration and growth. We want to do more, to push harder for greatness. We're eager to redefine the boundaries of what advertising can be and how brands can reach new audiences, as technology reshapes our industry....

  • Delivery Drive

    23 hours ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa Msuez uk Full time

    We are looking for a reliable delivery driver who is concerned with customer satisfaction and transporting items in a safe, timely manner. The delivery driver will pick up and drop off items while adhering to assigned routes and time schedules. You should be willing to work as part of the delivery team in order to ensure that the items are complete, packed...