Operations Manager

Description:

Purpose of Position:
To organise and oversee the design and manufacture of a wide range of electromechanical steel products. Ultimately responsible for the smooth running of production and the quality of output to schedule and budget.
Must have in-depth knowledge of efficient production processes. Strong leadership, i.e. the ability to direct personnel towards maximum performance. Decision-making and problem-solving.
The goal is to ensure an efficient and productive design and manufacturing process that meets customer requirements.
Responsibilities:

Liaise with other managers to formulate objectives and understand requirements
Oversee and lead the design process to ensure it delivers high quality, cost effective and timely solutions in line with business needs.
Organise workflow to meet specifications and deadlines
Monitor and drive production to achieve deadlines and continuously improve, resolving issues that arise.
Supervise and evaluate performance of production personnel
Determine amount of necessary resources (workforce, raw materials etc.)
Ensure that an acceptable level of Housekeeping is maintained within the production environment
Work with Maintenance personnel and others to schedule planned maintenance work, specify and purchase equipment, etc.
To continually maintain and improve the quality of products
Enforce and develop health and safety and environmental systems, supported by the SHEQ Co-ordinator, to meet relevant standards
Manage and support SHEQ initiatives and objectives
Define, propose and implement monthly and annual production targets and plans
Analyse budgets and continuously control production costs and identify/rectify waste measures
Manage all activities within the production process, including maintenance and the production workforce
Create and implement organisational/production changes on an operational level
Focus on growing business by implementing the necessary changes to the product/production line to enter new markets
Manage and ensure ISO 9000 and SABS regulations are adhered to.

Requirements:

Requirements:
An official technical qualification (trade would also suffice, e.g. millwright)
Proven experience in production management ideally from within the Steel industry and hands on in production.
Experience in design for customer specific product applications and product development
Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations
Knowledge and understanding of ISO 9000 and SABS requirements.
Knowledge on legal aspects relating to Labour, Manufacturing and Design
Knowledge of performance evaluation
Experience in reporting on key production metrics
Identifying problems and implement preventative strategies to minimise risk
Must be hands on and capable of managing people (production compliment of 95 staff members)
Working well with many different departments and external suppliers/clients
Being results and deadline driven
Outstanding communication ability
Excellent organizational and leaderships skills
Experience of HR management and recruitment within a functional operational role
Willingness to be flexible in order to meet the business needs
Attention to detail
Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach
Proficient in MS Office and a working knowledge of ERP and Manufacturing systems