Production Manager (Machine Shop)

Main purpose of Job:Overall management of Machine Shop and resources to ensure that production plans are met to support the overall business objectives (sales order book). Required professional experience:10 years plus production management experience and relevant qualificationsTechnical product knowledgeCustomer relationship and leadership skills.Required EducationMatric / Relevant trade / Operations Management / Industrial EngineeringExperience 10 years +Post school qualifications:Relevant trade Turning & Milling is highly advantageousQMS Experience (Rex / IRIS / ISO)CNC programming knowledge a must (Siemens / Fanuc Controls / Akuma)SAP Production Planning modulesIndustrial EngineeringGood understanding, reading, and interpreting of drawings.Primary Responsibilities (KPAs) and Job Role Description:Planning and organising production schedule and plan to ensure optimum machine utilizationOverseeing the production processDetermining quality control standardsLiaison with buyers and sales staffAssessing project and resource requirementsEstimating and negotiating time scales with internal clients and managersRe-negotiating time scales or schedules as necessaryOrganising the repair and routine maintenance of production equipmentSupervising the work of junior staffMentoring of apprentices and internsControlling budgets and costs relating to tooling and machine maintenanceAdhering to production and scrap rate targetsEducate the staff on 5 S and ensure that all staff members are training and Fleximatrix updatedEnsure that monthly sales targets are met through production schedules.Management of Surface Treatment Plant AccountabilitiesMeeting budgets KPIs, scrapPerformance and growth of staff members