Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Daily planning, organization, supervision and administration of activities
• Responsible for the financial and physical performance of the day-to-day operations
• Implementing the business plans of the employer
• Contribute to and implement the overall business strategic planning; develop and set plans to operationalize the overall business strategy
• Organize, plan and prioritize work by developing specific goals and objectives to be accomplished for each section
• Ensure the operational business risks are identified early and mitigated
• Direct, coordinate and assist section worker activities
• Implement operating methods and procedures according to standards
• Inspect production areas
• Ensure the maintenance of the production areas
• Coordinate activities with those of engineering, equipment maintenance and technical teams
• Participate in the preparation and control of annual production budgets
• Schedule senior team leaders for daily activities
• Record information and keep records of all documents.
• Monitor progress against budget and ensure any trends or variances are reported to the owner
• Assist newly employed employees with induction and integration into the team
• Monitor and enforce employee adherence to safety regulations, policies and procedures
• Set performance standards in collaboration with employees and monitor performance
• Ensure employee development and capacity
• Direct, guide, coach, mentor and motivate employees.
• Communicate with the owner on required purchases for machinery, equipment and supplies
• Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning
• Ensure routine maintenance and proper handling of equipment
• Ensure compliance and adherence to the industry regulations
• Ensure and enforce compliance to the companys policies, procedures and practices
• Communicate internally with management, peers or subordinates and externally with customers, the public and others by providing information by telephone, written format or email

• Matric Certificate
• Certificates / qualifications in other manufacturing areas
• 2 years relevant experience
• Technical understanding of machines
• Computer literacy: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Basic financial management skills
• Basic knowledge of human resources legislation, especially those relevant to everyday operations (e.g. absenteeism, leave, health and safety, working hours)
• Excellent communication skills; verbal and written
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong people-management skills, relationship building and interpersonal relations
• Ability to work under pressure
• Detail and results orientated

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