Job ResponsibilitiesAssist supervisors and planner in developing production plan, policies, programs and objectives.Review and adjust the schedule where needed.Monitor and control production targets and maintain quality standards and monitor improvement and recommendations through CPAR.Management of process team to investigate and root cause corrective actions.Monitor and guide department supervisors in manufacturing and safety procedures.Department visual management is maintained and that communication within morning meetings is effective (bad news first).Manage human and material resources to meet production targets.Work out and implement standard operating procedures for production operations.Managing all product and process costings, headcounts, and manhours.Labour costing and requisition motivation and approval.Ensure that standard operating procedures are adhered to.Determine and implement improvements to the production process.Prepare and maintain production reports daily, weekly, monthly.Monitor and review the performance of staff and organize necessary interventions for improvement.Implement cost control programs.Ensure efficient collaboration and co-ordination between relevant departments including commercial, stores, distribution, technical and management teams.Communication with customers and suppliers.Monitor production efficiencies in all departments and ensure corrective actions are taken to rectify poor performance.Ensure and analyze production and quality control to detect and correct problems.Manage all production employees directly or indirectly through supervisors.Work with HR on staff performance related issues and discipline in line with company policies.Monitor and control company code of conduct for employees.Direct and coordinate various programs essential to manufacturing processes.Develop action plans and targets in line with strategy and operating budget of department.Head reviews and reports on each department's strategy and ensure all objectives are understood and met.Transform business to focus on quality standard and systems improvement.Ensure the effective functioning of the following departments: SMT, PBA/Final Assembly, Harnessing, LAB.Justify/motivate for increase/decrease in personnel.Close monitoring of process performance within the department.Carry out performance appraisals on subordinates.Provide technical support to department and customers.Continually assess and train.Ensure workmanship standards are maintained at an acceptable level.Ensure highest levels of housekeeping at all times.Sign off on material variances that are significant and investigate.Attend Manco meetings and present on department performance.Attend quality review meeting.Ensure month end line side stock counts are performed.All competed job cards are signed off and closed.WIP minimized by month end.All kits that have been produced are returned to stores.Human ResourcesLiase and consult with Human resources department and assist with the implementation of:Effective succession planning.Recruitment and talent management and retention.Training and development.Transformation and BEE.Health and SafetyProvide a safe working environment, adhering to OHSE procedures, and ensuring that they are understood and in place and practiced by the team at all times.Ensure implementation and adherence to health and safety procedures.QualityGuide the manufacturing departments and assist in developing and implementing quality management strategies.Communicate and implement strategy for quality improvement of quality issues across all departments.Take responsibility for ensuring compliance to PL's QMS in line with ISO 9001.Identify risks and opportunities in the department.Identify any improvement opportunities for processes.Ensure production processes are delivering intended outputs.Responsibility of maintaining QMS documentation where your departments are concerned.Assist quality department and other supervisors in achieving any other accreditations being pursued.Set and monitor product quality standards.Implement and enforce quality control and tracking programs to meet quality objectives.Management and Leadership Conflict resolution.Leading an effective cohesive production team and managing performance within the department.Promotion of BEE compliance, Employment Equity, Skills Development and health and safety standards.Repair and MaintenanceEnsure that the repairs and maintenance schedule is followed for all scheduled maintenance.Any non-scheduled machine maintenance/breakdowns are resolved timeously.Manage the maintenance team to ensure all maintenance functions are being performed.Evaluate machinery to ensure correct Cpk is being achieved and arrange for maintenance/calibration with relevant suppliers as and when required.Manage subcontractors who manage maintenance on certain equipment (air conditioning, hoist, etc).Make decisions about equipment use, maintenance, modification, and procurement.Desired Experience & QualificationMatric
Relevant qualification in Production Management/Quality Management
Experience working on Syspro is a must.
Ability to communicate in English.
Experience in electronics and/or manufacturing industry.
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