Qualification:
Tertiary qualification in Production Management or any similar qualification5 years of experience in a similar position with at least 3years in managing a teamKnowledge within the Hardware or Retail sector would be advantagesKnowledge of IQ Retail System would be advantageous.Computer Skills: Microsoft Package Other Software PackagesIT Skills Technical Skills Numeracy Business Acumen Relationship BuildingKnowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Soft SkillsNumbers orientatedTime Management Attention to Detail Resourcefulness Verbal & Written Communication Coordination Decisions-Making Problem Solving Analytical Thinking Performance Outputs Planning Liaise with Operations Manager re current projections vs. actual sales Review/ adjust monthly Planning Schedule & Weekly PlansConduct weekly Production Meeting at Conversion & Daily Production meeting Extrusion, identify and action optimum programme to execute planned requirements Discover trends in market demand vs. stock, on hand (Finished, WIP, Raw and Packaging), identify potential shortfalls, recommend remedial action Review plant availability (condition, planned maintenance, schedule, etc.)Organizing (Shift Initiation)Review throughput requirement for shift Ensure all production inputs and resources are in place (Staff, machines, materials, dies, weighing scales)Controlling (Production)Plant & People declared safe to operate at start-up Monitor production flow ito. Plant performance, compliance with safety and health standards, quality, and best-practice requirements Identify deviations from required standards and their causes, initiate corrective actionMonitor production flow ito. Plant performance, compliance with safety and health standards, quality, and best-practice requirements Identify deviations from required standards and their causes, initiate corrective actionEnsure optimum Control Room & Operator liaison – discover and address gapsMonitor material batches, discover/ address non conformances Identify and mitigate potential hazardsEnsure physical security of negotiable items (products, etcOversee Process changes according to varying operating conditions – oversee manual interventions – log such changes and recommend changesDocumentationProduce reports on variable elements related to production e.g. daily/weekly production, maintenance, safety Input production data into system (BOM)Produce statutory records as requiredEnsure availability of documentsProcuring of Local BuyoutsLeadershipSelect and appoint team members Enable delivery capacity of team members through training, communication and setting clear performance standards Implement a performance-enabling environment through working conditions, feedback on actual delivery, support, recognition and reward, fostering teamwork, fairness and other best-practice leadership processesDiscover sources of workplace conflict and resolve pro active.#J-18808-Ljbffr
