Our client in the automotive component manufacturing industry is currently looking to employ a Production Manager in East London.

Main purpose of the position:

Planning, organizing, directing and controlling the efforts of subordinate personnel to achieve the objectives of time and cost effective product introductions, efficient manufacturing processes and continuous improvement activities within a manufacturing Environment.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a communication champion to ensure the drive for positive employee relations is maintained.
• Ensure that the company Vision and Mission is upheld at all levels.
• Responsible for the adherence to BOS (QMS) and other production related procedures.
• Meet profit plan objectives.
• Support the Company Skills Programme and Equity Plan.
• Ensures that relevant reports are produced timeously.
• Assures adequate staffing and training to execute operational plans.
• Responsible for the planning and control of production, scheduling work through the plant and the on-time supply of product internally and to the customer while achieving the maximum utilization of the equipment and labour.
• Manages Production methods and systems to evaluate and improve, operating efficiencies and ensure potential cost savings are achieved.
• Consult daily with other departmental heads in order to ensure smooth work sequences in all shifts with high focus on scrap and OEE
• Recommend new procedures and processes to improve quality and quantity while maintain or reducing production costs
• Plan development measures for individual employees in order to improve their performance and reach their personal goals and monitor and manage their performance against these goals.
• Ensure Health and Safety regulations are adhered to.
• Set priorities for servicing and maintenance of equipment to ensure employees and machines operate effectively and efficiently.
• Perform ad hoc duties as and when required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Compulsory – relevant degree/diploma with qualification in Production or Engineering
• At least 5 years of production management experience, in a manufacturing environment
• Advance computer literacy, Excel/Word/PowerPoint

Skills:

• Planning, organizing, controlling skills
• Critical thinking and innovation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Decision making/problem solving skills
• Conflict handling and dispute resolutions skills
• Ability to cope with stressful situations
• Team player
• Customer Focus
• Chairing Disciplinary Hearings

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