Plant Manager

1 week ago

Boksburg, South Africa Unilever Full time

MAIN JOB PURPOSE:
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
- 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. Monitor, discuss and agree to the developed production plan.
- Achieve annual committed manufacturing excellence savings.
- Achieve OP targets for Volume, OEE, OR, and cost.
- Ensure that product quality meets all the specifications.
- Ensure operator-based quality systems are functional to deliver “team certified” production.
- Also ensure that the required and necessary quality assurance systems are in place.
- Ensure that all activities, for which the plant manager is responsible, are carried out in accordance with all Unilever corporate and BUL safety standards and policies.
- Also ensure that the required 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.
- Lead implementation (and facilitate the process) of the combined ISO 9000/14000 /18000 systems throughout the factory, leading to certification and maintenance of the said systems.
- Co-ordinate and drive activities of Production and internal logistics teams 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).
- Continuously identify and implement plant de-bottle-necking/alterations/replacements to ensure continuous improvement in the production process.
- Through maintenance manager, ensure machines are in proper condition to achieve optimum reliability and efficiency and maximize assets benefits including production machinery and internal logistics equipment.
- Co-ordinate 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
- Develop and enhance team-working through cross functional projects and team building activities.
- Identify, encourage and develop leadership of subordinates. Ensure Top-down approach by delegating responsibilities to the lowest required level.
- Assess personal capabilities of staff and develop/implement training programs to enhance the skills of all employees in production and internal logistics.
- To be responsible for maintaining good 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 policies of Unilever.

KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Essential: 3-5 Years Management experience in Supply Chain operations.
- University Engineering B.S. Degree, Supply chain (APICS etc) qualification advantage.
- Hands-on WCM experience.
- Solid background in FMCG Supply Chain / Manufacturing Excellence
- Experience in SAP ERP Management Skills: Budget & Cost Management.
- IR/EE Training
- Managing Poor Performance
- Courageous Conversations
- SHEQ Standards
- 7 Key Skills of Management Effectiveness

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