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Department Manager - Upholstery

R 32 500 - R 35 000 a month
Hire Resolve
Nigel Full-day Full-time

Description:

Job Title: Departmental Manager - Upholstery
Industry: Manufacturing
Location: Alrode - Gauteng
Salary: R 25 000 – R 35 000

Hire Resolve’s client, a well-established aircraft company, is seeking a skilled Departmental Manager. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of managerial experience, preferably in the upholstery or manufacturing industry, with strong leadership skills, the ability to drive continuous improvement, and ensure quality standards are met.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan, prioritise, and coordinate production schedules and task allocation.
  • Oversee and coordinate departmental process trials and changes.
  • Ensure shift-to-shift coordination for seamless operations.
  • Ensure correct work commencement and execution to meet production goals and schedule dates.
  • Record, track, and report daily production results.
  • Drive cost reduction initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
  • Coordinate activities around major production changes.
  • Ensure ongoing continuous improvement projects.
  • Ensure availability of parts, tools, and materials as required.
  • Promote and maintain a positive team culture and morale.
  • Respond to, investigate, and resolve challenges encountered by team members.
  • Facilitate work-group sessions as required.
  • Provide and oversee the development of training, cross-training, and coaching for team members.
  • Confirm quality by routine checks.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, attendance, and corrective action procedures.
  • Maintain oversight of departmental safety practices and ensure adherence to safety regulations.
  • Supervise daily clean-up and tidying within the department.
  • Ensure on-the-floor tool/machine checks and daily maintenance.
  • Audit and coach standardised work (Construction Manual / SOPs).
  • Coordinate support from external departments (e.g. R&D, Stores, Maintenance, etc.).
  • Facilitate collaboration with upstream and downstream departments.
  • Coordinate major maintenance activities affecting the department.
  • Capture data and report on KPIs, ensuring targets set by the Production Manager are met.
  • Develop, implement, and report on corrective action plans where KPIs and targets are not achieved.

Requirements:

  • Matric/ Grade 12 or equivalent
  • Upholstery background is non-negotiable
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a managerial role
  • MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Strong administrative skills and structured approach
  • Strong troubleshooting skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship

How to Apply:

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

Salary: negotiable.

Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

Apply for this role today, contact me at mischa.bornman@hireresolve.us or on LinkedIn

You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: logistics@hireresolve.za.com


We will contact you within 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will keep your CV on file for future opportunities.

Requirements:

Job Title: Departmental Manager - Upholstery
Industry: Manufacturing
Location: Alrode - Gauteng
Salary: R 25 000 – R 35 000

Hire Resolve’s client, a well-established aircraft company, is seeking a skilled Departmental Manager. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of managerial experience, preferably in the upholstery or manufacturing industry, with strong leadership skills, the ability to drive continuous improvement, and ensure quality standards are met.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan, prioritise, and coordinate production schedules and task allocation.
  • Oversee and coordinate departmental process trials and changes.
  • Ensure shift-to-shift coordination for seamless operations.
  • Ensure correct work commencement and execution to meet production goals and schedule dates.
  • Record, track, and report daily production results.
  • Drive cost reduction initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
  • Coordinate activities around major production changes.
  • Ensure ongoing continuous improvement projects.
  • Ensure availability of parts, tools, and materials as required.
  • Promote and maintain a positive team culture and morale.
  • Respond to, investigate, and resolve challenges encountered by team members.
  • Facilitate work-group sessions as required.
  • Provide and oversee the development of training, cross-training, and coaching for team members.
  • Confirm quality by routine checks.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, attendance, and corrective action procedures.
  • Maintain oversight of departmental safety practices and ensure adherence to safety regulations.
  • Supervise daily clean-up and tidying within the department.
  • Ensure on-the-floor tool/machine checks and daily maintenance.
  • Audit and coach standardised work (Construction Manual / SOPs).
  • Coordinate support from external departments (e.g. R&D, Stores, Maintenance, etc.).
  • Facilitate collaboration with upstream and downstream departments.
  • Coordinate major maintenance activities affecting the department.
  • Capture data and report on KPIs, ensuring targets set by the Production Manager are met.
  • Develop, implement, and report on corrective action plans where KPIs and targets are not achieved.

Requirements:

  • Matric/ Grade 12 or equivalent
  • Upholstery background is non-negotiable
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a managerial role
  • MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Strong administrative skills and structured approach
  • Strong troubleshooting skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship

How to Apply:

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

Salary: negotiable.

Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

Apply for this role today, contact me at mischa.bornman@hireresolve.us or on LinkedIn

You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: logistics@hireresolve.za.com


We will contact you within 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will keep your CV on file for future opportunities.

  • Plan, prioritise, and coordinate production schedules and task allocation.
  • Oversee and coordinate departmental process trials and changes.
  • Ensure shift-to-shift coordination for seamless operations.
  • Ensure correct work commencement and execution to meet production goals and schedule dates.
  • Record, track, and report daily production results.
  • Drive cost reduction initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
  • Coordinate activities around major production changes.
  • Ensure ongoing continuous improvement projects.
  • Ensure availability of parts, tools, and materials as required.
  • Promote and maintain a positive team culture and morale.
  • Respond to, investigate, and resolve challenges encountered by team members.
  • Facilitate work-group sessions as required.
  • Provide and oversee the development of training, cross-training, and coaching for team members.
  • Confirm quality by routine checks.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, attendance, and corrective action procedures.
  • Maintain oversight of departmental safety practices and ensure adherence to safety regulations.
  • Supervise daily clean-up and tidying within the department.
  • Ensure on-the-floor tool/machine checks and daily maintenance.
  • Audit and coach standardised work (Construction Manual / SOPs).
  • Coordinate support from external departments (e.g. R&D, Stores, Maintenance, etc.).
  • Facilitate collaboration with upstream and downstream departments.
  • Coordinate major maintenance activities affecting the department.
  • Capture data and report on KPIs, ensuring targets set by the Production Manager are met.
  • Develop, implement, and report on corrective action plans where KPIs and targets are not achieved.
  • Matric/ Grade 12 or equivalent
  • Upholstery background is non-negotiable
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a managerial role
  • MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Strong administrative skills and structured approach
  • Strong troubleshooting skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
18 Mar 2025;   from: careers24.com

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