Production Manager
- Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Management of subordinates in line with designated KPI’s, work instructions/procedures and quality standards
- Full responsibility for plant manufacturing activities including safety.
- Manage and control facility, materials, methods, quality and equipment.
- Accountable for the efficient, safe and profitable operation and production of the plant at a minimum cost
- Compiling budget for Production unit (including CAPEX requests and prioritization/control of spend)
- Management and oversight of production planning to ensure maximum utilization of plant resources to best effect whilst maintaining customer deliverables and quality standards
- Ensure efficient use and management of human resources.
- Implementation of LEAN Manufacturing principles & a Continuous Improvement mindset in the plant
- Facilitate and oversee daily / weekly / monthly reporting
- Diploma n Production Management or mechanical/Industrial/Chemical Engineering Degree
- Recognized Trade (advantageous)
- Electro Coating (advantageous)
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a management position in a manufacturing concern
- A working knowledge of IATF16949 Quality Management System.
- Knowledge and experience of LEAN manufacturing concepts and processes
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings
- Sound knowledge of a fully integrated IT system, preferably SYSPRO & Shopware
- Computer literacy - Advanced (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- A comprehensive understanding of the financial aspects of a business.