DescriptionKey Performance Areas:Strategic inputsProvide strategic to the Industries GM to assist in strategic direction planning.Partake in the SWOT analysis of the business on monthly basis.Develop short- and long-term actions to rectify areas of concern.Manage Quality standards, processes and establish procedures.Manage action plans regarding the development, implementation and maintenance of a quality management system.Establish quality standards for all departments.Define and draft quality procedures in co-operation with the operational personnel.Work with buyers to establish quality standards from suppliers.Liaise with suppliers regarding problems with quality of products.Implement and maintain quality meetings with all departments.Conduct regular inspections in all departments.Draft and maintain control measures and documenting of procedures.Update and document quality standards continually.Gather and collate statistical quality data.Prepare reports to communicate quality actions.Manage Continuous Improvement (CI) processes within the division.Establish CI yearly plans.Ensure continuous improvement initiatives are driven.Develop and implement turn-around strategies in the division.Identify and propose changes and areas of improvement and how these should be implemented.Develop, implement proposals and monitor corrective and preventive actions.Identify relevant CI training and ensure that all stakeholders are trained in the principles of CI.Prepare necessary approval to implement changes.Discuss the initiatives with relevant stakeholders.Optimise processes and implement Lean manufacturing principles.Position the department as a key productivity enabler.Manage Stakeholder relationships.Establish sound relationships with all stakeholder (customers and suppliers) and internal stakeholders.Ensure that Industries is on the same or preferably higher quality level than competitors.Determine what the quality requirements of the clients are and ensure that these are met or exceeded.Receive and react to complaints and non-compliance to quality standards of clients.Ensure continuous compliance to legal, quality and industrial requirements.Managing the Health and Safety processes in IndustriesManage the Health and safety processes within the Division.Ensure that Health and Safety regulations and procedures are adhered to.Provide monthly reports to EXCO.Improve the operational systems, processes and policies accordingly.Assume the role of Health and Safety Chairperson.Budget managementDevelop Quality and CI departmental budgets for approval at plant level and at EXCO level.Ensure that Resources are budgeted for and justify additional requires positions.Submit monthly deviation reports and provide reasons where expenses varies from budgets.Evaluate equipment requirements to support the objectives of both departments.Management of the Quality and Continuous Improvement teamsEnsure that the teams are sufficiently resourced.Identify training needs in co-operation with manager.Manage the department in accordance with agreed policies, procedures, standards and legal requirements.Track and monitor performance in accordance with policies, procedures and performance planning documentation.Continuously provide feedback and coaching to ensure that the staff member/s perform at optimum productivity level.Conduct semester performance reviews in accordance with policies and procedures and take corrective actions where necessary.RequirementsMinimum QualificationsDegree in production Management or Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.Any related NQF 7 certificate.ISO certification is a key requirement.Knowledge And Experience10 years' experience in a manufacturing management role leading a quality department.Technical and Behavioural CompetenciesQuality management system and quality control procedures.Ethical and sustainability systems knowledge will be advantageous.Comprehensive knowledge of legislation requirements for systems listed.Proficient computer literacy in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and company related software systems.Strong analytical skills.People management skillsCommunication SkillsDecision making and Problem solving skillsInterpersonal skillsAnalytical skills.Report writing Skills.Be result orientated
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