Plant Manager

2 weeks ago

Durban, South Africa Unilever Full time

MAIN JOB PURPOSE:
Management for all production and internal logistics operations in the site. Deliver production commitments within the quality specifications and costs standards. Maintain a clean and safe working environment and drive continuous improvement in production and internal logistics based on the company’s manufacturing excellence guidelines and WCM methodology.

Alongside the Supply planning Manager lead the long-term master resource planning in support of future growth plans for site brands. Work closely with Site Engineer to ensure sufficient capacities in the factory to fulfil factory commitments. Review volume performance and production prioritization on weekly basis with the supply planning team. In close liaison with the Site Quality Manager, ensure products comply with quality standards and specifications. Work closely with the Maintenance Manager and ensure there’s a robust maintenance system with excellent machine conditions that work reliably and efficiently.

Constantly stay ahead of all projects in order to meet introduction timings of (re-)launched products and innovations and implementation.

JOB SUMMARY:

- 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
- 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 Plant Manager activities 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
- Coordinate 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-bottle necking/ 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
- Coordinate 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
- Maintain excellent 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:

- University degree preferred - Engineering
- APICS CPIM or CSCP certified will be an advantage
- 4-6 years proficient FMCG, Supply Chain Operations/ Manufacturing Excellence experience
- SAP ERP experience
- Hands-on WCM/ TPM experience
- Cross functional business process knowledge
- People management / team-building capability
- Budget and Cost Management
- Demonstrated IR/ER experience
- Performance Management
- SHEQ Standards
- Quality Standards

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