PRODUCTION MANAGERDUTIES:· Manage a team of up to operators spread across up to 4 shifts, which each shift including production supervisor(s) and team leader(s) in a high-volume manufacturing environment.· Create and maintain contingency plans in the event of interruptive production· Manage use of raw materials to meet production targets as set out in weekly forecasts in conjunction with Factory Manager and Managing Director.· Manage compliance of safety standards in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety Act· Manage plant loading and ramp up production to ensure the plant is operating at required capacity.· Manage customer and internal quality standards, liaising with Quality Manager.· implement the standard operating procedures· training of operators as required and ensure that the Skills Matrix is updated regularly· communication between the plant and management.· daily reporting structures to the factory Manager.? Overall responsibility for ensuring accurate capturing and for signing off the Time & Attendance of Production employees, including managing their leave.? Monitor reasons for absenteeism and sickness and minimize the impact on production, liaising with the HR Manager.? Maintain transparent communication down to the production staff and up to senior management regarding production activities and company communications.? Promote team leaders and supervisors from within the organisation when vacancies exist and recruit externally if no suitable internal candidates are found.? Responsible for ensuring cleanliness and 5S (Sort, Set, Shine, Standardise, Sustain) in all production areas.? Prepare the production areas for factory inspections and audits (such as SABS, TUV, customer visits).? Liaise with the Warehouse Manager and Factory Manager to ensure a smooth supply of raw materials to the production line.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:? 5-10 years production management experience? Technical tertiary qualification in the field of Engineering or Operations Management? High school certificate with good results in maths and one of the sciences (e.g. physics, biology, chemistry)? Knowledge of ISO 9001 or similar with experience in ensuring a plant is prepared for external audits? Competence with Visual Performance Management and Manufacturing Execution Systems? Competence with the analytics and forecasting of production statistics? Experience using quality methodologies (such as Six Sigma, Kaizen, TPS) would be advantageous? Computer literate with good experience with spreadsheets.? Fluent in English. Competence in Zulu would be advantageous.? Excellent managerial skills.? Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems and standards.? To be on standby at any point when production is running to aid in resolving issues beyond the capacity of the Production Supervisor on duty.Must be VaccinatedJob Type: ContractSalary: Up to R20,000.00 per monthExperience:production: 10 years (Required)#J-18808-Ljbffr
