Production Manager, Durban

QUALIFICATIONS

 Minimum of Matric / Gr 12 / NQF # 4 qualification or equivalent
 Diploma in Production / Hospitality management on NQF # 5 or equivalent is preferable

Minimum of 3 years production management experience in a customer service related industry is
preferable

JOB COMPETENCIES REQUIRED :

• Comprehensive understanding of the laundry / production process 
• Comprehensive understanding of the supply and demand chain
• Comprehensive understanding of the production process and maintenance processes required in
   a production environment
• Understanding of finance, financial systems and the managing of costs and expenditure related to
  the business to ensure cost effective processes and practises
• Understanding of all related legislation and ability to ensure compliance to relevant legislation
• Understanding of labour relations, grievance procedures and disciplinary procedures and the
  ability to expedite relevant actions / measures
• Proficient computer literacy on MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and company related software
  system
• Excellent customer and interpersonal skills
• Ability to identify, develop, implement and ensure compliance to standard operating procedures
• Relating to the production and quality related processes
• Ability to communicate, both verbally and written, clearly and accurately in English
• Ability to ensure that all quality control practices are implemented and adhered to
• Ability to manage the production processes and staff in the plant
• Ability to analyze, optimize and improve overall performance of the equipment, staff and the
  production processes
• Ability to manage the performance of the staff and discipline staff when required
• Ability to mentor and coach supervisors, team leaders and production workers
• Ability to draw up production planning schedules, monitoring and tracking of compliance against
  the schedules and the ability to pro-actively take corrective actions on deviations from the
  production schedules
• Must have own transport
• Must be able to work shifts, weekends and Public Holidays when required