Plant Manager

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, 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 Engineering Manager 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 Lead, ensure products comply with quality standards and specifications. Work closely with the Maintenance team 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 the required and Quality 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
- Coordinate and drive activities of Production 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)
- 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
- 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

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

- University degree preferred - Engineering / Operations Management
- APICS CPIM or CSCP certified will be an advantage
- 5 years Management experience in FMCG Supply Chain Operations/ Manufacturing Excellence
- SAP ERP experience
- WCM/ TPM /Lean experience
- Cross functional business process knowledge
- People management / team-building capability

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