Purpose of the job:To provide strategic guidance to all production operations – lead, organise, monitor and control all
production operations and processes to achieve production & organisational targets
Key Performance Areas
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 in accordance to set goals, targets and criteria
Production Planning:
Plan, schedule and monitor production (Sales forecasts, requirements, stock levels, maintenance requirements, change overs, etc.)
Schedule and arrange maintenance and repairs for manufacturing operations
Oversee production planning
Approve Production Plans
Analyse and interpret Production statistics/data in order to identify opportunities for improvements
Production Management:
Deliver operational results in accordance with plant plans and budgets
Ensure appropriate standards are established for plant utilisation and efficiency, and that performance is constantly monitored against these standards
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 and sub-standard performance
Establish best practices for plant utilisation and efficiencies
Oversee the activities of production contractors in the plant
Raw Materials:
Monitor the level of production material to ensure sufficient material to support production
Oversee the monthly stock takes and ensures that records are correctly entered
Maintenance:
Implement Planned Maintenance in line with the Planned Maintenance schedule, as agreed
Continuous Improvement:
Keep up to date with latest production trends and developments
Benchmark manufacturing processes and technology against best practices
Continually measure, monitor and provide improvement plans for improving business systems efficiency and cost reduction programs
Reporting & people management:
Compile Production Reports
Participate, present & report on all Production issues at HOD meetings
Monitor the achievement of daily production targets
Manage individual, team and departmental performance to achieve organisational objectives
Manage labour stability and complement in line with budget, including managing production headcount
Participate in the implementation and utilisation of equity related processes, as required
Plan, organise and monitor production work in plant and within own areas of responsibility
Determine the training needs of the Department
Manage workforce discipline and sub-standard performance
Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
Ensure discipline is maintained in department (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
Resolve grievances and disputes
Partake in SACO hours clearances, and exceptions approval process as per Payroll requirements and meeting set deadlines for payroll submission
SHE:
Conduct continuous Risk Assessments in the workplace
Conduct Planned Task Observations in the workplace
Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace
Address workplace hazards and risks
Apply safety, health and environment practices and legal requirements when working on machines and equipment
Competencies: Knowledge and Skills:
Functional Knowledge
Business Expertise
Leadership
Problem Solving
Interpersonal Skills
Production Planning techniques
Product, production and process knowledge
Problem solving techniques
Project management tools and techniques
Capacity planning
Overall Equipment effectiveness
Quality Standards & ISO systems
Hazardous Chemicals
OHS Act
Material Management & Handling
Lean Manufacturing
MRP Systems
Customer Specific Requirements
Excellent numerical & literacy skills
MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Minimum qualifications:
Grade 12 – matriculation, school leaving certificate, and
Degree/Diploma in the field of Production/Operations management or Industrial Engineering Science or equivalent NQF level 6 qualification
Additional qualifications:
Minimum 5 Years in Automotive/Manufacturing experience
Minimum 5 Years in similar role
