Production Manager

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric and a Tertiary qualification in a Production Discipline
• Post-Matric Qualification in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, advantageous
• Minimum 7 years' relevant working experience on middle management level within a furniture manufacturing environment
• Proficient on MS Outlook, Word, and advanced Excel
• Syspro knowledge advantageous
• An in-depth knowledge and understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles

• Execute production plan to meet manufacturing deliverables as well as Customer requirements
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures & ensure that compliance requirements are met
• Lead, manage, and motivate staff in the manufacturing business unit
• Performance management
• Identify training needs and initiate, mentor, monitor and manage relevant programs
• Manage employee relationships to match company ethos
• Understand BCEA, LRA, Bargaining Council main agreement, as well as legal compliance requirements, policies, and procedures
• Understand and manage all IR related interventions within operations
• T&A system management and approvals
• Manage and facilitate internal company training initiatives through the upskilling and multiskilling of staff
• Ensure the preventative maintenance and repairs scheduled of assets in production departments are adhered to
• Work with Maintenance Manager to do major planned maintenance schedules
• Assist and provide input into the preparation of the manufacturing business unit expense budget
• Plan, formulate, organize, control, and direct personnel and production activities, by removing process waste
• Follow up, escalate, and take necessary action if production outputs are not meeting expectations
• Propose any amendments to improve processes
• Ensure that production information and data is recorded timeously
• Champion all Lean improvement projects
• Manage and control waste with the aim to improve raw material yield
• Ensure delivery of quality products within standard requirements
• Maintain and enforce quality procedures in the manufacturing plant and ensure quality control checks are completed
• Conversant with OHSA, Company Emergency Plan, Environment, Safety, Drug and Alcohol policies, as well as all other related policies
• Ensure that the manufacturing personnel work safely in accordance with safe work procedures
• Oversee and ensure that high safety standards are always maintained. Involved in H&S site governance

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