Job Description

Our client in the Automotive Component Manufacturing Sector is seeking to employ a experienced Senior Production Manager to their team based in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape.
Requirements:

• Diploma and/or Degree in Engineering/Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years industry related experience.
• High level of leadership and decision making.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication.

Requirements:
Ensure departmental alignment with the strategic objectives and vision of the company.
Monitor and record progress to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly operational targets.
Conduct regular (weekly and monthly) evaluations to assess the achievement of production goals.
Ensure that product quality consistently meets or exceeds Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Foster and maintain a culture of continuous improvement across all levels of the department.
Effectively implement and sustain problem-solving initiatives that add measurable value to operations.
Control and optimize plant costs in line with established KPIs and budget expectations.
Promote and enforce consistent standards of discipline within the workforce.
Drive training and development programs to enhance workforce skills and performance.
Implement and manage an effective change-point management system to mitigate the impact of absenteeism and process changes.
Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) regulations, including proactive risk reduction and timely corrective actions for any incidents or hazards.
Lead the development and embedding of a high-performance Daily Operating System (DOS) culture throughout the organization.
Leadership Expectations:
Set a strong example through active engagement in:
DOS audits and structured process reviews.
Data-driven decision-making ("Managing by Facts")
Continuous improvement initiatives, including workshops.
Coaching and mentoring of team members.
Leading daily "Diamond" meetings to review performance and drive action.
Regularly reviewing KPI boards and taking corrective actions where necessary.
Inspire and encourage team-wide participation in continuous improvement activities and operational excellence programs.
Please be advised should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying; you may consider your application unsuccessful.

Skills Required