OverviewOur Client in the Automotive Industry is seeking a Production Manager to join their team. The successful incumbent will be responsible for providing strategic guidance to all production operations – lead, organise, monitor and control all production operations and processes to achieve production and organisational targets.Minimum Requirements
Grade 12 / Matric
Degree/Diploma in Production/Operations Management/Industrial Engineering Science or equivalent
Minimum 6 Years in Automotive/Manufacturing experience
Minimum 6 Years in a similar role
Textile non-wovens are advantageous
Job ResponsibilitiesStrategy
Develop the plant medium to long-term manufacturing strategy
Assist with developing operational strategy.
Align the plant manufacturing strategy to the overall business strategy
Provide strategic and change leadership to the manufacturing function and teams
Achieve/exceed the annual manufacturing operational plan in accordance with set goals, targets, and criteria
Production Planning
Plan, schedule, and monitor production (sales forecasts, requirements, stock levels, maintenance requirements, changeovers, etc.)
Schedule and arrange maintenance and repairs for manufacturing operations
Oversee production planning
Approve production plans
Analyse and interpret production statistics/data to identify opportunities for improvements
Production Management
Deliver operational results following plant plans and budgets
Ensure appropriate standards are established for plant utilisation and efficiency, and that performance is constantly monitored against these standards
Meet all production and operational deadlines and implement continuous improvement savings
Optimise the manufacturing processes
Ensure the optimal and efficient use of plant and production resources
Manage plant improvement projects
Investigate and resolve manufacturing-related problems and sub-standard performance
Establish best practices for plant utilisation and efficiencies
Oversee the activities of production contractors in the plant
Raw Materials
Monitor the level of production material to ensure sufficient material to support production
Oversee the monthly stock takes and ensure that records are correctly entered
Maintenance
Implement planned maintenance on all equipment with the maintenance department in line with the Planned Maintenance schedule, as agreed
Continuous Improvement
Keep up to date with the latest production trends and developments
Benchmark manufacturing processes and technology against best practices
Continually measure, monitor, and provide improvement plans for improving business systems efficiency and cost reduction programs
Reporting and People Management
Compile Production Reports
Participate, present and report on all production issues at HOD meetings
Monitor the achievement of daily production targets
Manage individual, team, and departmental performance to achieve organisational objectives
Manage labour stability and complement in line with budget, including managing production headcount
Participate in the implementation and utilisation of equity-related processes, as required
Plan, organise and monitor production work in the plant and within own areas of responsibility
Determine the training needs of the department
Manage workforce discipline and sub-standard performance
Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
Ensure discipline is maintained in the department (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
Resolve grievances and disputes
Partake in SACO hours clearances, and exceptions approval process as per payroll requirements and meet deadlines for payroll submission
SHE
Conduct continuous risk assessments in the workplace
Conduct planned task observations in the workplace
Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace
Address workplace hazards and risks
Apply safety, health, and environmental practices and legal requirements when working on machines and equipment
