Factory Manager

Job Specification
Reporting to the Executive Manager Manufacturing, the incumbent will be responsible for managing various production activities and resources (manpower, machines, materials) of the factory through subordinates in order to achieve planned production targets, ensuring that manufacturing meets the demand from sales.
Minimum Requirements

National Diploma (Industrial Engineering and/or Plastics Technology)
6 years related experience with full factory management
Excellent MS Office skills and manufacturing systems experience
Experience in Injection Moulding and Extrusion would enhance your application
The ideal candidate must be willing to work shift hours during peak times

Key Performance Indicators
The GOLD business imperatives displayed below are to be used as key indicators in sourcing competent candidates for this critical role.
Growth

Ensure that production meets the demand from sales
Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts

Optimisation

Coordinate and manage all manufacturing operations including safety, stock management, quality, process control, capital projects, production and mould maintenance (extrusion, injection moulding, assembly etc.)
Compliance with internal company policies, procedures, processes, and external regulations

Leveraging Culture & Diversity

Ability to supervise a high impact team and collaborate with different stakeholders
Building trusting relations and inspiring relations amongst the internal and external stakeholders

Digital Transformation

Execute continuous improvement initiatives ensuring operational excellence

Key leadership attributes
The incumbent would need to have the ability to progress and add continuous incremental value – having impact!

Dealing with complexity
Sound pragmatic judgement
Self-awareness
Achievement orientation


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