Manufacturing Operations Director

2 weeks ago

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Profile Personnel Full time

At Profile Personnel, we are seeking an exceptional Manufacturing Operations Director to lead our automotive manufacturing operations to new heights.


The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing complex manufacturing operations, with a strong focus on strategy, planning, and execution.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategy:
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive manufacturing strategy that aligns with the company's overall business objectives.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to identify and prioritize opportunities for improvement.
  • Align manufacturing strategy with the company's overall business strategy.
  • Provide strategic and change leadership to the manufacturing function and teams.
  • Achieve/exceed annual manufacturing operational plan in accordance with set goals, targets, and criteria.

Production Planning:

  • Plan, schedule, and monitor production (sales forecasts, requirements, stock levels, maintenance requirements, change overs, etc.).
  • Schedule and arrange maintenance and repairs for manufacturing operations.
  • Oversee production planning.
  • Approve Production Plans.
  • Analyze and interpret production statistics/data to identify opportunities for improvements.

Production Management:

  • Deliver operational results in accordance with plant plans and budgets.
  • Ensure appropriate standards are established for plant utilization and efficiency, and that performance is constantly monitored against these standards.
  • Meet all production and operational deadlines and implement continuous improvement savings.
  • Optimize the manufacturing processes.
  • Ensure the optimal and efficient use of plant and production resources.
  • Manage plant improvement projects.
  • Investigate and resolve manufacturing-related problems and sub-standard performance.
  • Establish best practices for plant utilization and efficiencies.
  • Oversee the activities of production contractors in the plant.

Raw Materials:

  • Monitor the level of production material to ensure sufficient material to support production.
  • Oversee the monthly stock takes and ensure that records are correctly entered.

Maintenance:

  • Implement Planned Maintenance in line with the Planned Maintenance schedule, as agreed.

Continuous Improvement:

  • Keep up to date with the latest production trends and developments.
  • Benchmark manufacturing processes and technology against best practices.
  • Continually measure, monitor, and provide improvement plans for improving business systems efficiency and cost reduction programs.

Reporting & People Management:

  • Compile production reports.
  • Participate, present, and report on all production issues at HOD meetings.
  • Monitor the achievement of daily production targets.
  • Manage individual, team, and departmental performance to achieve organizational objectives.
  • Manage labor stability and complement in line with budget, including managing production headcount.
  • Participate in the implementation and utilization of equity-related processes, as required.
  • Plan, organize, and monitor production work in the plant and within own areas of responsibility.
  • Determine the training needs of the Department.
  • Manage workforce discipline and sub-standard performance.
  • Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels.
  • Ensure discipline is maintained in the department (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.).
  • Resolve grievances and disputes.
  • Partake in SACO hours clearances, and exceptions approval process as per Payroll requirements and meeting set deadlines for payroll submission.

SHE:

  • Conduct continuous risk assessments in the workplace.
  • Conduct Planned Task Observations in the workplace.
  • Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace.
  • Address workplace hazards and risks.
  • Apply safety, health, and environment practices and legal requirements when working on machines and equipment.

Competencies: Knowledge and Skills:

  • Functional Knowledge
  • Business Expertise
  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Production Planning techniques
  • Product, production, and process knowledge
  • Problem solving techniques
  • Project management tools and techniques
  • Capacity planning
  • Overall Equipment effectiveness
  • Quality Standards & ISO systems
  • Hazardous Chemicals
  • OHS Act
  • Material Management & Handling
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • MRP Systems
  • Customer Specific Requirements
  • Excellent numerical & literacy skills
  • MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Minimum qualifications:

  • Grade 12 – matriculation, school leaving certificate, and
  • Degree/Diploma in the field of Production/Operations management or Industrial Engineering Science or equivalent NQF level 6 qualification

Additional qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 Years in Automotive/Manufacturing experience
  • Minimum 5 Years in similar role

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