Job Description

Overview:

An established and growing Automotive Manufacturing Group, supplying various OEMs in the country, is looking for suitably quailified and experienced candidates to take on their Senior Management role of Plant Manager. The role is based at one of their manufacturing plants in Rosslyn, Pretoria.

Minimum requirements:

• Completed Grade 12 / Matric
• Completed Tertiary Qualification in: Commerce, Science, Engineering or other, relevant to Manufacturing and/or Automotive Manufacturing at NQF 6 level (NQF 7 advantageous)
• 5+ years Senior Management experience in the Automotive industry
• Must have understanding of income statement, balance sheet and financial ratios.
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing principals to ensure good management of the Process Engineering department.
• Good technical aptitude to ensure management of the Maintenance department.

• Develop plant medium to long term Manufacturing Strategy and operational plans
• Align plant Manufacturing Strategy to the overall business strategy
• Provide Strategic and Change Leadership to the Manufacturing Function and Teams
• Implement new equipment/technology/processes in accordance with the Manufacturing Strategic Plan
• Achieve/exceed the annual Manufacturing Operational Plan in accordance to set targets
• Establish Best Practices for plant utilisation and efficiencies
• Ensure the optimal and efficient use of resources
• Manage plant projects
• Analyse and interpret Production statistics/data in order to identify opportunities for improvements
• Oversee the activities of all contractors in the plant
• Project Management of run in, run out of models/business projects
• Ensuring plant readiness for implementation of new business project
• Keep up to date with latest trends and developments in manufacturing technologies
• Benchmark plant processes against Best Practices
• Monitor competitors activities and identify opportunities for improvements
• Maintain IATF 16949 accreditation
• Improve employeexe2x80x99s awareness within the department of Quality Targets and Objectives
• Achieve PPM targets
• 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 environment practices and legal requirements when working on machines and equipment
• Maintain ISO1 4001/ISO 4500 accreditation
• Provide input into the budget process
• Monitor performance against budget (expense controls, variances, etc.)
• Initiate requests for CAPEX/Disposal/Transfers
• Participate in the Audit process
• Adhere to Financial Policies and Procedures
• Protect company assets (working capital & fixed assets)
• Detect and prevent fraud
• Promote good Corporate Governance

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