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
