Plant Manager
Other ~ Production
Eastern Cape
Our client, a large manufacturing company based in East London, is looking for a PLANT MANAGER to provide operational direction, and to manage the plant, its financial resources and people in a safe and cost-effective way that satisfies both operational and business objectives.
Education and experience required:
- Must be in possession of a recognised Bachelors Degree in Commerce or Science or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification.
- Advance Computer literacy
- 5 years senior management experience in the automotive industry
- Understanding of an income statement, balance sheet and financial ratios
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing Principles to ensure good management of the process engineering department
- Good technical aptitude to ensure management of the maintenance department
Associated Tasks:
Strategy:
- Develop plant medium- to long- term Manufacturing Strategy and operational plans
- Provide strategic and change leadership to the manufacturing function and teams
- Achieve / exceed the annual manufacturing operational plan in accordance to set targets
Production Management:
- Establish best practices for plant utilisation and efficiencies
- Manage plant projects
- Analyse and interpret production statistics / data in order to identify opportunities for improvements
Customer Relations:
- Manage relationships with internal and external customers
Quality Management System:
- Maintain IATF 16949 accreditation
- Improve employee’s awareness within the department of quality targets and objectives
- Achieve PPM targets
SHE:
- Conduct continuous risk assessment in the workplace
- Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace
- Maintain ISO1 4001/ISO 4500 accreditation
People Management:
- Ensure an enabling climate/culture
- Manage individual, team and departmental performance to achieve organisational objectives
- Compile and update Performance Contracts and Individual Development Plans and facilitate individual career path planning
- Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
