Plant Manager

5 days ago

East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa Feltex Full time R100 000 - R200 000 per year
Job Advert Summary

Are you a results-driven leader with a passion for operational excellence anf fostering an inclusive culture? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement are key? If yes, we want to meet you Feltex iseeks a dynamic and strategic Plant Manager to lead our manufacturing operations and drive performance across safety, quality, productivity, and cost. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the plant runs efficiently while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.



Duties & Responsibilities

Strategy:

•    Develop plant medium to long term Manufacturing Strategy and operational plans

•    Align plant Manufacturing Strategy to the overall business strategy

•    Provide Strategic and Change Leadership to the Manufacturing Function and Teams

•    Implement new equipment/technology/processes in accordance with the Manufacturing Strategic Plan

•    Achieve/exceed the annual Manufacturing Operational Plan in accordance to set targets

Production Management:


•    Establish Best Practices for plant utilisation and efficiencies

•    Ensure the optimal and efficient use of resources

•    Manage plant projects

•    Analyse and interpret Production statistics/data in order to identify opportunities for improvements

•    Oversee the activities of all contractors in the plant
Project Management    


•    Project Management of run in, run out of models/business projects

•    Ensuring plant readiness for implementation of new business project
Reporting    


•    Analyse Production Reports 
Customer Relations    


•    Manage relationships with internal/external customers

•    Identify opportunities for improvements and make recommendations
Supplier Relations    


•    Manage relationships with key suppliers 

•    Identify opportunities for improvements with key suppliers

Financial Management  

 
•    Provide input into the budget process

•    Monitor performance against budget (expense controls, variances, etc.)

•    Initiate requests for CAPEX/Disposal/Transfers

•    Participate in the Audit process

•    Adhere to Financial Policies and Procedures

•    Protect company assets (working capital & fixed assets)

People Management


•    Ensure an enabling climate/culture

•    Manage individual, team and departmental performance to achieve organisational objectives

•    Manage labour stability and complement in line with budget 

•    Participate in the implementation and utilisation of equity related processes

•    Determine the training needs of the Department

•    Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels

•    Ensure discipline is maintained in department (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)

•    Resolve grievances and disputes



Minimum Requirements
  • Must be in possession of a Grade 12 School Leaving Certificate
  • Must be in possession of a recognised bachelor's degree in commerce or Science or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification.
  • Advance Computer literacy
  • Must have 5 years senior management experience in the Automotive industry 
  • Must have an understanding of an income statement, balance sheet and financial ratios.
  • Needs understanding of Lean manufacturing principals to ensure good management of the Process Engineering department.

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