Production Manager

2 weeks ago


East London, South Africa Abantu Staffing Solutions Full time

Minimum requirements:

- Must be in possession of a Grade 12 School Leaving Certificate
- Must be in possession of a recognized Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Production or Science or equivalent NQF Level 6 qualification
- Advance Computer literacy
- Must have 5 years Automotive/Manufacturing industry experience
- Minimum 5 years in an production / engineering role

Role responsibilities:

- Develop the plant medium to long term manufacturing strategy
- Assist with developing operational strategy
- Align plant Manufacturing Strategy to the overall business strategy
- Provide Strategic and Change Leadership to the Manufacturing Function and Teams
- Achieve/exceed the annual Manufacturing Operational Plan in accordance to set
- Plan, schedule and monitor production (Sales requirements, stock levels, maintenance requirements, change overs, etc.)
- Oversee production planning
- Approve Production Plans
- Analyse and interpret Production statistics/data in order to identify opportunities for improvements
- Deliver operational results in accordance with Factory Master Plan & Budget
- Ensure appropriate standards are established for plant utilisation and efficiency, and that performance is constantly monitored against these
standards
- Meet all deadlines & implement continuous improvement savings
- Optimise the manufacturing processes
- Ensure the optimal and efficient use of resources
- Analyse and interpret Production statistics/data in order to identify opportunities for improvements
- Manage plant improvement projects
- Investigate and resolve manufacturing related problems and sub-standard performance
- Establish Best Practices for plant utilisation and efficiencies
- Ensure the optimal and efficient use of resources
- Manage plant projects
- Oversee the activities of all contractors in the plant
- Implement Planned Maintenance in line with the Planned Maintenance schedule
- Analyse and interpret Breakdown Reports
- Keep up to date with latest trends and developments through technical literature and technical seminars or trade fairs
- Benchmark manufacturing processes and technology against Best Practices
- Continually measure, monitor and provide improvement plans for improving business systems efficiency and cost reduction program’s
- Recommend establishment of Technical alliances where considered beneficial and ensure any such alliances are fully exploited to the benefit of
the business



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