Plant Manager

1 week ago

Boksburg, South Africa Unilever Full time

MAIN JOB PURPOSE:
The plant manager has overall responsibility for all production and internal logistics operations in the site. He is responsible for delivering production commitments within the quality specifications and costs standards determined. The plant manager is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working environment. He will strive toward continuous improvement in production and internal logistics based on the company’s manufacturing excellence guidelines and TPM methodology.

The plant manager leads with the Supply planning Manager the long-term master resource planning in support of future growth plans for site brands. He works closely with site engineer to ensure having sufficient capacities in the factory to fulfil factory commitments and proper customer service and is reviewed through bi-weekly technical meetings. Also, volume performance and production prioritization are reviewed on weekly basis with the supply planning team through weekly planning meetings. He works in close liaison with the site quality manager to ensure delivering products that comply with quality standards and specifications. Review of adherence to quality requirements is conducted through monthly quality circle meeting. He also ensures having a robust maintenance system in working closely with the maintenance manager to ensure good machine conditions that work reliably and efficiently.

In order to meet introduction timings of (re-)launched products and innovations, the plant manager is required to keep informed of all projects and is jointly responsible for implementation of these products.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Manage all conversion operations from goods receipt, material storage and internal logistics, through processing and packing to hand
- Define the key capacity parameters and identify constraints for short
- and long-term production planning. Monitor, discuss and agree to the developed production plan.
- Achieve annual committed manufacturing excellence savings
- Achieve OP targets for Volume, OEE, OR, and cost - Ensure that product quality meets all the specifications. Ensure operator-based quality systems are functional to deliver “team certified” production. Also ensure that the required and necessary quality assurance systems are in place.
- Ensure that all activities, for which the plant manager is responsible, are carried out in accordance with all Unilever corporate and BUL safety standards and policies. Also ensure that the required and necessary Safety, Health and environmental systems are in place.
- Prepare and monitor the factory operating plan and budget and control the manufacturing conversion costs and internal logistics (labour, wastage and rework) against budget
- Lead implementation (and facilitate the process) of the combined ISO 9000/14000 /18000 systems throughout the factory, leading to certification and maintenance of the said systems
- Co-ordinate and drive activities of Production and internal logistics teams leading to continuous improvement of performance, output and reliability; aiming for world-class operations (cost-reduction optimized use of assets and resources and lower wastage)
- Continuously identify and implement plant de-bottlenecking/alterations/replacements to ensure continuous improvement in the production process
- Through maintenance manager, ensure machines are in proper condition to achieve optimum reliability and efficiency and maximize assets benefits including production machinery and internal logistics equipment
- Co-ordinate the availability of resources and inputs from other departments and 3rd parties
- Design implement and monitor procedures, systems and work-instructions to ensure the safe handling of all chemicals, safety of processes and the health and safety of all people on site.
- Develop and implement appropriate safety training programs
- Develop and enhance team-working through cross functional projects and team building activities
- Identify, encourage and develop leadership of subordinates.
- Ensure Top-down approach by delegating responsibilities to the lowest required level
- Assess personal capabilities of staff and develop/implement training programs to enhance the skills of all employees in production and internal logistics
- To be responsible for maintaining good quality standards and ensuring safe working practices through compliance with the guidelines set up in Company Quality, Health & Safety, Environment, Customer Service and Consumer Safety policies of Unilever

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
Essential:

- 3-5 Years management in Supply Chain operations
- University Engineering B.S. Degree, Supply chain (APICS etc) qualification advantage.
- Hands-on WCM experience.
- Solid background in FMCG Supply Chain / Manufacturing Excellence
- Experience in SAP ERP

Management Skills:

- Budget & Cost Management
- IR/EE Training
- Managing Poor Performance
- Courageous Conversations
- SHEQ Standards
- 7 Key Skills of Management Effectiveness

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