Description:
Minimum Job Requirements:Degree or Diploma in Production/Operations Management or Industrial Engineering Science. Minimum 6 years in Automotive/Manufacturing experience. Minimum 6 years in a Production Management role. Textile non-wovens, an strong advantage. Key Performance Areas:
Report to the Plant Manager: Production Planning: Plan, schedule and monitor production. Schedule and arrange maintenance and repairs for manufacturing operations. Oversee production planning. Approve production plans. Analyse and interpret production statistics/data to identify opportunities for improvements. Production Management: Deliver operational results in accordance with plant plans and budgets. Meet all production & operational deadlines & implement continuous improvement savings. Optimise the manufacturing processes. Ensure the optimal and efficient use of plant and production resources. Manage plant improvement projects. Investigate and resolve manufacturing related problems. Establish best practices for plant utilisation and efficiencies. Oversee the activities of production contractors in the plant. Strategy: Develop the plant medium to long term manufacturing strategy. Assist with developing operational strategy. Align plant Manufacturing Strategy to the overall business strategy. Provide Strategic and Change Leadership to the Manufacturing function and teams. Achieve/exceed the annual Manufacturing Operational Plan. Raw Materials: Monitor the level of production material to ensure sufficient material to support production. Oversee the monthly stock takes. Continuous Improvement: Benchmark manufacturing processes and technology against best practices. Continually measure, monitor and provide improvement plans for improving business systems. Maintenance: Implement Planned Maintenance on all equipment with the Maintenance department in line with the Planned Maintenance schedule. Reporting & Staff Management: Compile production reports. Participate, present & report on all production issues at HOD meetings. Monitor the achievement of daily production targets. Participate in the implementation and utilisation of equity related processes. Plan, organise and monitor production work in plant. Determine the training needs of the department. SHE: Conduct continuous Risk Assessments. Conduct Planned Task Observations. Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace. Apply safety, health and environment practices and legal requirements.
08 Apr 2025;
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gumtree.co.za