Junior Production Manager

• Provide leadership for the successful day-to-day operation of the factory
• Plan, organise, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed customer expectations
• Encourage and promote operating in a continuous improvement environment
• Increase production, assets capacity, utilisation and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards
• Develop and execute the factory manufacturing budgets
• Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time despatch
• Remove production constraints; allocate human and equipment resources and direct production employees to attain all established goals
• Allocate resources effectively and fully utilise assets to produce optimal results
• Remove waste and constraints from the production process to improve efficiencies and enhance productivity
• Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus
• Communicate with research and development to develop new product strategies
• Monitor operations and implement corrective actions
• Communicate and build relationships with various unions
• Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage, motivate and develop staff
• Collect and analyse data to find areas of waste or overtime elimination
• Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity, performance standards and targets to ensure effective return on assets
• Commit to plant safety procedures
• Address employee issues or grievances and ensure swift conclusion thereof
• Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts

• 3 years proven work experience as a production/factory manager
• Proven managerial experience
• Sound knowledge of employment legislation with regards to the BCEA and Industrial Relations
• Good knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources)
• Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise
• Good understanding of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory and responsible processes
• Computer literacy – able to prepare spreadsheets to analyse data and trends
• Broad understanding of safety systems and enforcement of safety rules and policies
• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
• Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills
• Ability to influence and strong accountability
• Ability to solve complex manufacturing problems
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment
• Degree in Business Management or related field

• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Planning and organising
• Co-ordination and control
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Decision making
• Communication skills
• Persuasiveness
• Negotiation skills
• Influencing and leading
• Delegation
• Team work
• Conflict management
• Adaptability
• Stress tolerance

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