Job Description

Our client, a long-standing National manufacturing concern, part of a large listed Group, seeks your logistics experience to supervise, organise, control and lead the safe execution of all activities in the plant production processes and to ensure the achievement of production and quality targets in accordance with production plans.Minimum Job Requirements:

• Matric, with Maths & Science.
• Degree or National Diploma in Production Management.
• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience in an Automotive manufacturing environment.

Key Performance Areas:
Report to the Production Manager:

• Production Planning:

• Schedule and monitor production activities.
• Schedule and arrange changeovers according to the Production Plan.
• Production Management:

• Maintain manufacturing/production efficiencies.
• Control the manufacturing/production process.
• Adjust and maintain production process and machinery.
• Ensure correct start up procedures.
• Balance the production lines.
• Supervise the work units to achieve work unit objective.
• Monitor the achievement of daily production targets.
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing related problems and substandard performance.
• Set up ancillary process equipment for the manufacturing operations.
• Prepare, set and adjust manufacturing and production machine conditions to produce quality finished product
• First-Off production parts monitored in conjunction with the Quality Assurance department.
• Ensure correct manning level for the production output required.
• Raw Materials:

• Monitor the level of production material to ensure sufficient material to support production.
• Supervise the monthly stock take and ensure that records are entered correctly
• Count stock for a stock take integrity check.
• Material Handling:

• Identify and process waste.
• Report material issues/concerns.
• Maintenance:

• Anticipate and troubleshoot machine functioning.
• Monitor maintenance or manufacturing equipment, tooling and services.
• Report any equipment/tooling breakdowns.
• Prepare for mould changes as required by the production plan.
• Perform minor machine repairs to reduce machine downtime.
• Continuous Improvement:

• Apply continuous improvement principles, e.g. Kaizen.
• Identify opportunities for improvements.
• Staff Management:

• Coach and encourage staff to ensure improved performance levels.
• Plan and provide for on-the-job training and multi-skilling of Production teams.
• Attend all meetings and training courses as requested.
• Ensure all subordinates attend required training courses, especially in respect of quality and safety.
• Ensure that Contractor hours, clockings, exceptions, etc. are processed timeously for Payroll processing.
• Manage Production overtime schedules to ensure compliance with MIBCO Main Agreement.
• SHE:

• Ensure safe working conditions and the application of safe working practices in all areas of the department.
• Ensure machines and production areas are always kept clean and tidy in accordance with 5S good housekeeping principles.

Sharon Nurock Recruitment