Production Manager - Press/Assembly Line (Automotive)

Production Manager – Press Line East London Primary purpose of the job To manage and co-ordinate activities and functions to ensure optimal production output as per company requirements. Key Performance Areas Manage and Co-ordinate line functions and ensure that production targets are met according to quality standards and customer requirements. Ensure adequate resources are available. Manage performance of sub-ordinates. Ensure that work practices comply with the company SHE procedures and work instructions. Knowledge required: Technical concepts Production planning process Quality specifications and systems Consequences Management (Discipline and grievance procedure handling processes) Understanding of budget, cost, expenditure & cost saving abilities SAP Computer Literacy (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams) Workplace Organization. Skills required: Communication Planning Problem Solving Organising & Leadership Control Coaching Attention to details Strong decision making & results driven approach Interpersonal Conflict Management. Minimum requirements: National Diploma Production Management / IE/ME Minimum 5 years press shop experience in a supervisory capacity Extensive technical background Quality specifications and systems Body shop experience