Production Manager

8 hours ago

Pretoria, South Africa Afrit Trailers Full time

**Introduction**

AFRIT is one of the most respected and innovative trailer manufacturers in Africa. With more than 50 years experience in the industry. AFRIT has a solid reputation of being competitive, innovative, and at the forefront of industry. A highly advanced infrastructure, coupled with a constant drive for expansion has allowed AFRIT to become the preferred trailer supplier for all leading transport and logistics companies within the southern hemisphere.

**Desired Experience & Qualification**

Matric or Trade Certificate (essential)

Tertiary qualification: National Diploma or B.Tech - Production or Industrial Engineering (preferred)

Other Qualifications: Project Management (beneficial)

Computer Literacy: MS Office (essential)

Integrated systems knowledge

ERP systems knowledge

Knowledge of manufacturing processes/engineering.

Experience in high volume vehicle production process in a JIT (Just-in
- time) environment (essential).

Applicable experience as a Production/Operational Manager in a medium/large Company (essential).

Experience in manufacturing and/or engineering industries (beneficial).

5 - 10 years’ experience in a supervisory position (+/- 300 staff) preferably in an engineering/trailer manufacturing environment.

**Duties & Responsibilities**
- Planning_

Prepare a complete production plan weekly in advance, present and discuss with Management.

Organise, monitor and control staff, shift allocations and overtime. Manage overtime request processes.

Optimise capacity planning and processes.

Manage staff requirements and direct the production team.

Maintain flexibility by managing the different projects and ensure their timeous delivery.

Act proactively by identifying, solving and/or reporting unforeseen challenges.

Drive process optimisation and cost saving initiatives.

Liaise with Top Management to maintain a 2-week planning period on all projects.

Monitor status of trailers both on order and in reserve.
- Production_

Oversee the production process ensuring that the production is accurate, on time and cost effective.

Maintain production targets by ensuring that the required products are delivered daily.

Improve the operational systems, processes and policies in support of organisations mission specifically support better management reporting, information flow and management, business process and organisational planning.

Effectively manage all product production processes from initial assembly preparation to final fitment.

Upgrade and maintain the High Speed Schedules on a daily base.

Monitor, control and ensure completion of all daily tasks within the department.
- Collaboration_

Establish, enhance and maintain effective communication with 2IC’s, Quality Control/Assurance, Logistics and other functional areas.

Render advice and guidance to the logistics function to endure effective and efficient supply of materials.

Ensure personal and proper signing off of trailers before final signing by Quality Control.

Manage the department store and all materials involved.

Re-engineer logístical process including provision and control of materials.

Log challenges on the Engineering Department reporting system and follow up.
- Administration and Safety_

Manage and report on safety, production, quality, budgets, manpower and industrial relations.

Create and ensure safe working conditions at all times.

Maintain discipline and adherence to company policies

Co-ordinate of different projects flexibly, efficiently and effectively.

Manage, monitor and control the sign-off schedule.

Attend to and sign off all clock cards and process to payroll weekly.

Ensure general neatness and organisation of the department.

Manage and address discipline and general work performance of employees within the department.

Manage and monitor tools within the department in liaison with the OHS Manager.

Responsible and accountable for all OHS matters within the department.

Manage performance, training and development of staff.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Pretoria, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Diploma (required)
**Experience**:

- Production Manager: 5 years (required)
- manufacturing environment: 5 years (required)

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