Production Manager

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: ZAR 75 - 75

Experience Required: 5years

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Optimize Production operations to meet customer demands and maximise profitability.
Provide effective leadership and mentorship to shopfloor employees.
Manage employee conduct and disciplinary procedures within the Department.
Continuously evaluate and implement processes improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
Collaborate with Sales Department to align production with customer delivery requirements and product availability.
Identify and address deviations or non-conformances to ensure product quality standards are met.
Develop and communicate weekly production plans ensuring alignment with relevant departments.
Allocate the shop floor resources based on operational priorities and employee skill set.
Monitor production outputs against targets and implement corrective actions when necessary.
Translate Business Strategy into operational objectives and actionable plans.
Manage production inventory to eliminate stock variances.
Promote Autonomous Maintenance and facilitate operator training.
Apply Lean Manufacturing Principles to achieve production goals.
Manage finished goods and stock and update the system daily.
Promote Autonomous Maintenance and provide operators with necessary training.
Intergrate preventative maintenance schedule into production plan.
Upholding high standards of product quality and operational excellence.
Ensure compliance with Health Safety and Environment regulations in accordance with Company Policies and legal requirements.

Requirements

Grade 12 (Matric).
National Diploma/Degree in Operations Management Mechanical Engineering or related field.
Minimum10 years experience in a Manufacturing or Production environment with at least 3 years in a Managerial Role.
Lean Manufacturing training is essential.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel Word and other relevant software applications.
Strong communication skills in English both written and verbal.
Demonstrated leadership and organizational capabilities.
Ability to identify non-conformances and opportunities for improvement.
Strong data analysis skills.
Collaborative team player.
Hands on experience with ERP systems.
Must have own reliable transport.

Required Skills:

Lean Six Sigma Team management quality control production management and planning

Optimize Production operations to meet customer demands and maximise profitability. Provide effective leadership and mentorship to shopfloor employees.Manage employee conduct and disciplinary procedures within the Department.Continuously evaluate and implement processes improvements to enhance produ...

Optimize Production operations to meet customer demands and maximise profitability.
Provide effective leadership and mentorship to shopfloor employees.
Manage employee conduct and disciplinary procedures within the Department.
Continuously evaluate and implement processes improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
Collaborate with Sales Department to align production with customer delivery requirements and product availability.
Identify and address deviations or non-conformances to ensure product quality standards are met.
Develop and communicate weekly production plans ensuring alignment with relevant departments.
Allocate the shop floor resources based on operational priorities and employee skill set.
Monitor production outputs against targets and implement corrective actions when necessary.
Translate Business Strategy into operational objectives and actionable plans.
Manage production inventory to eliminate stock variances.
Promote Autonomous Maintenance and facilitate operator training.
Apply Lean Manufacturing Principles to achieve production goals.
Manage finished goods and stock and update the system daily.
Promote Autonomous Maintenance and provide operators with necessary training.
Intergrate preventative maintenance schedule into production plan.
Upholding high standards of product quality and operational excellence.
Ensure compliance with Health Safety and Environment regulations in accordance with Company Policies and legal requirements.

Requirements

Grade 12 (Matric).
National Diploma/Degree in Operations Management Mechanical Engineering or related field.
Minimum10 years experience in a Manufacturing or Production environment with at least 3 years in a Managerial Role.
Lean Manufacturing training is essential.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel Word and other relevant software applications.
Strong communication skills in English both written and verbal.
Demonstrated leadership and organizational capabilities.
Ability to identify non-conformances and opportunities for improvement.
Strong data analysis skills.
Collaborative team player.
Hands on experience with ERP systems.
Must have own reliable transport.