Factory Manager

**Qualification**:

- A **Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Production Management**.

**Work Experience**:

- **Minimum of 5 years’ proven track record **of successful experience inexperience in **Production Management** within a furniture manufacturing or woodworking environment;
- Extensive experience in the fabrication methods and techniques of all forms of wood products to include CNC & other forms of modern machining methods of wood materials;
- Understanding of ISO and other systems;
- Understanding of manufacturing and procurement/supply chain processes.

**Skills And Behaviours**:

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the capability to work effectively with team members, other departments, and clients
- Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Ability to monitor and control project budgets
- Proficiency in manufacturing management software like Xperdyte and Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD software like Fusion 360
- Ability to work on tight deadlines and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Oversee factory operations, including planning, organising, controlling, and directing factory production activities;
- Organise, manage, and maintain all aspects of production, including product design, production planning, and production control systems;
- Budget, forecast, control, and optimise all production operational costs;
- Monitor and control the flow of supplies that includes the purchase, storage, and movement of the required quality of raw materials, and work-in-progress inventory.
- Manage supply chain activities and synchronise supply with demand of production and sales divisions demands;
- Ensure efficient management, coordination, and record-keeping of all production activities to meet quality and quantity standards;
- Plan, monitor and report on the budget;
- Monitor and assure the quality of the provided goods by overseeing that all the factors of the production meet quality requirements;
- Supervise product inspection and testing;
- Ensure equipment and tools availability;
- Set up procedures for maintaining and improving health and safety in the workplace;
- Implement and enforce safety protocols and regulations;
- Conduct regular safety audits and ensure compliance with industry standards;
- Ensure the safety of all staff and visitors to the facility and provide necessary PPE;
- Conduct routine audits and risk assessments of equipment and facilities and resolve issues;
- Ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained

**Salary**: R420 000,00 - R480 000,00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Production Management: 5 years (required)

**Location**:

- Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal (preferred)

Application Deadline: 2024/03/31