Job Description

Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth

Monthly Cost To Company (Market related)

Our client in the manufacturing industry based in Port Elizabeth is currently looking to employ a Production Manager.

Role:

• To coordinate, plan and control the operation to timeously produce an acceptable quality product at optimum productivity levels, whilst maintaining the required level of loss / rework factors, housekeeping and budgetary controls.

Requirements:

• 5 to 10 years manufacturing experience.
• 5 yearsxe2x80x99 experience within a managerial position.
• Relevant Qualification (NQF6/ 7 Degree or BTech in Manufacturing or Engineering).
• An in-depth knowledge of the operating parameters, equipment processes and related functions.
• Knowledge of ISO Quality Systems (TS, SANS, ISO, VDA for OEMxe2x80x99s).
• Knowledge of OSHACT requirements.
• Knowledge of problem-solving techniques (6 Sigma DMAIC, FFA, 3Q 5 Why).
• Working knowledge in analytical fault detection.
• Sound working knowledge of SPC, FMEA and SOPxe2x80x99s.
• Demonstrated Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point, SAP).

Responsibilities:
Production:

• Achieved production plan.
• Maximised machine utilisation.
• Maximised labour utilisation.
• Live Visual Management Boards.
• Maximised material resources (loss reduction, daily production ratios, yields, etc).
• Controlled reworks and quarantines to an acceptable.
• Ensured that machinery and equipment is optimally maintained to maximise outputs.

Quality:

• Daily FPA results review with quality team feedback.
• Quality procedures conformed to.
• Ensured workforce is trained in quality procedures.
• Conducted layered audits.
• Ensured process capability improvements are driven on a continuous process.

People Management:

• Ensured adherence to the Company Performance Management System.
• Monitored attendance of employees.
• Monitored and addressed staff performance issues.
• Disciplined staff.
• Ensured dissemination of information received from Group and Site to all employees.
• Achieved employee training plan.

Safety and Housekeeping:

• Adhered to safety standards.
• Trained employees in safety awareness.
• Corrective/ Preventative measures implemented.
• Ensured a high level of housekeeping is practiced and safety standards are maintained to promote a safe / healthy working environment.

Continuous Improvement:

• Drive continuous improvement programs.
• Corrective and preventative action.

Admin:

• Presented production reports to Operations Manager / Directors.
• Accurate employee records maintained.
• Responsible and accountable for all activities regarding Business System, Policy, Procedures and Work Instructions.

Finance/ Cost:

• Variable costs controlled continuously.
• Direct labour costs controlled.
• Established, monitored, and controlled operating budgets to ensure efficient cost control.
• Compile budget annually from zero base and submitted by end October/ November to Operations Manager.

Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying.

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