Job title: | Senior Production Manager |
Employment type: | Full Time |
Experience: | 5 to 8 years |
Salary: | Negotiable |
Job published: | 20 January 2021 |
Job reference no: | 3143226496 |
Job Description
Purpose of the Job:
- 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:
- 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.
Required Education:
- Relevant degree/diploma with qualification in Production or Engineering
- At least 8 years of production management experience
- Advance computer literacy