Description:
Minimum Requirements:
Matriculation (grade 12 school leaving certificate), with maths & science as subjects.
National Diploma or Degree in Production Management
Experience:
At least two 2 years’ supervisory experience in an Automotive manufacturing environment.
Production Planning:
Schedule and monitor Production activities
Schedule and arrange changeovers according to the Production Plan (change-over sequence, tool changes, cutting knives, water jet nests etc.)
Production Management:
Maintain manufacturing /production efficiencies
Ensures correct start up procedures are complied with and that machinery is running at the start of the shift
Balance the production lines (manning levels)
Supervise the work units to achieve work unit objectives
Monitor the achievement of daily production targets
Investigate and resolve manufacturing related problems and sub-standard performance
Set up ancillary process equipment for the manufacturing operations
Prepare, set and adjust manufacturing and production machine conditions to produce quality finished product
FIRST- OFF Production parts monitored in conjunction with the Quality Assurance dept.
Control the manufacturing/production process
Adjust and maintain production process and machinery
Take corrective action where necessary
Responsible for the quality of production. Where there are any quality problems, utilises previous experience as well as the technical expertise of the quality/control department and process engineering to resolve problems. This is to ensure low rates of repairs and rejects are achieved.
Responsible for displaying the latest level of work instruction sheets.
Ensures correct manning level for the production output required.
Complies with all statutory requirements.
Ensures that all hand tools are in good working condition.
Raw Materials
Monitor the level of production material to ensure sufficient material to support production
Supervises the monthly stock take and ensures that records are correctly entered
Count stock for a Stock Take integrity check (check product condition during the count)
Material Handling:
Handle and care for materials
Identify and process waste
Report material issues/concerns
Maintenance:
Anticipate and troubleshoot machine functioning
Monitor maintenance or manufacturing equipment, tooling and services
Inform responsible person of equipment/tooling breakdown and complete Job Card, if applicable
Prepare for mould changes as required by the production plan. Complete mould change paperwork
Performs mi