Plant Manager
Other
Gauteng
Gauteng
Our Client a multinational manufacturing company in South Africa is looking for a Plant Manager.
Purpose of the job:
To lead and manage the Business Unit in order to achieve company objectives
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Science or equivalent NQF Level 6 qualification
- 5 years senior management experience in the Automotive industry
Additional Requirements:
- Understanding of an income statement, balance sheet and financial ratios
- Understanding of Lean manufacturing principals to ensure good management of the Engineering department
- Good technical aptitude
Key Performance Areas:
Strategy:
- Develop plant medium to long term Manufacturing Strategy and operational plans
- Provide Strategic and Change Leadership to the Manufacturing Function and Teams
Production Management:
- Establish Best Practices for plant utilisation and efficiencies
- Analyse and interpret Production statistics/data in order to identify opportunities for improvements
Project Management:
- Project Management of run in, run out of business projects
- Ensuring plant readiness for implementation of new business project
Continuous Improvement:
- Keep up to date with latest trends and developments in manufacturing technologies
- Benchmark plant processes against Best Practices
Reporting:
- Analyse Production Reports
Customer Relations:
- Manage relationships with internal/external customers
- Identify opportunities for improvements and make recommendations
Financial Management:
- Provide input into the budget process
- Monitor performance against budget (expense controls, variances, etc.)
- Initiate requests for CAPEX/Disposal/Transfers
- Participate in the Audit process
SHE:
- Conduct continuous Risk Assessments in the workplace
- Conduct Planned Task Observations in the workplace
- Address workplace hazards and risks
- Maintain ISO1 4001/ISO 4500 accreditation
Quality Management System:
- Maintain IATF 16949 accreditation
- Improve employees’ awareness within the department of Quality Targets and Objectives
Policies and Procedures:
- Develop and update Manufacturing Policies, Procedures, Protocols, Work Instructions, Codes of Practice, etc.
People Management:
- Ensure an enabling climate/culture
- Manage individual, team and departmental performance to achieve organisational objectives
- Determine the training needs of the Department
- Conduct Performance Reviews
- Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
