Technical Production Manager

Shatterprufe is the leading manufacturer and distributor of OE Auto and aftermarket replacement glass products. The company manufactures genuine Shatterprufe laminated windscreens and Armourplate toughened automotive safety glass products. Three automotive glass plants manufacture over 4 million pieces of laminated and toughened glass a year for customers worldwide. Shatterprufe products are installed by Original Motor manufacturers in Southern Africa.

Main job purpose

• To co-ordinate, plan, control and lead the technical aspects of the production processes in Pre-Lamination in order to timeously produce an acceptable quality product at optimum productivity levels by reducing inefficiencies and driving customer satisfaction in line with business requirements and objectives.

Main Objective

• Manage and maintain production area in line with quality requirements and standards to ensure production plan is achieved by maximising machine and labour utilisation and ensuring the effective management of live visual boards.
• To ensure quality standards are maintained through daily FPA result reviews, ensure adherence to ISO Quality Standards and that the workforce is trained on quality procedures to ensure customer satisfaction.
• To ensure that direct labour costs and variable costs are controlled within budget in order to achieve overall business plan whilst driving efficient improvement.
• To establish, monitor and control operating budgets to ensure efficient cost control and to compile budgets annually from zero base and submit to the Operations Manager for necessary action.
• Responsible for ensuring that all new equipment installation and processes are aligned to all Shatterprufe safety standards.
• To ensure all employees in area are trained on safety and housekeeping standards and to ensure corrective/ preventative measures are implemented in accordance to safety standards to ensure a safe working environment.
• To drive continuous improvement programs in order to reduce loss, downtime and increase process capability to maintain competitiveness.
• Provide support to Site Operations Manager by ensuring special studies are conducted in order to provide product flow improvements and advise on the efficient utilization of Plant resources.
• Responsible for identifying appropriate Value Added Projects for the site, ensuring appropriate tools are used and the appropriate manufacturing execution and control systems are in place to execute the Value Added Projects.
• Responsible for leading manufacturing area and keeping site updated with regards to new technologies and developments within the technical field, ensuring continuous improvement of Plant operations and cost saving initiatives.
• Ensure effective communication of relevant information to all stakeholders to support effective decision making for the business.
• To ensure staff are effectively managed and held accountable through performance and disciplinary procedures, and that staff are developed and mentored through the talent management and IDP processes to drive capability in business.

Critical job requirements

• Grade
• Relevant qualification in Operations Management or technical field of study (or Equivalent)
• 8 years' experience in a Production or Process leadership role or equivalent
• 3 years' experience in a continuous manufacturing environment
• 5 years solid technical experience in a manufacturing environment
• 5 years management experience
• 5 years' experience within automotive industry

Knowledge 

• PPAP/APQP
• Standard Operating Procedures
• Analytical Fault Detection
• Working knowledge of SPC,FMEA and SOP's
• OSHACT
• Knowledge of ISO Quality Systems
• Laminating Glass Technology      

Skills

• Ability to plan, draft, sign and develop projects for Continuous Improvement
• CAPEX management
• Good communication skills across all levels
• Good internal and external customer orientation
• Attention to detail
• Strong Problem Solving and diagnostic approach
• Strong Planning ability
• Leadership Skills

PG Group, and its subsidiaries, are committed to the principles of employment equity and as such are equal opportunity employers.  Qualified applicants who apply for any vacancies will be considered with due consideration based on of fairness and equity. Factors such as race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability are not consider exclusively and are not determinative of any appointments made by PG Group or its subsidiaries

Requisition ID: 3079