General Manager, Durban

Reference: DUR002900-SN-3

Our client, a Division of a diversified Group of Companies listed on JSE, seeks your progressive management experience to lead and manage a Business Unit, to achieve profitability and company objectives. You will take a strategic approach to BU / Plant Management plans and guide&direct Plant operations to achieve objectives in customer satisfaction, production output, delivery, quality, and safety. Duties&Responsibilities

Bachelor’s Degree in a Business (e.g. Engineering or Production). MBA, Management Degree. Min. 8 years’ progressive Management experience. Must be at a Management level in an Automotive Manufacturing environment. Experience in managing continuous improvement projects. Minimum Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in a Business (e.g. Engineering or Production). MBA, Management Degree. Min. 8 years’ progressive Management experience. Must be at a Management level in an Automotive Manufacturing environment. Strong operational management experience. Experience in managing continuous improvement projects.Key Performance Areas:

Process Control:

Strategically direct all aspects of business operations, including revenue growth, profit, operations&production, quality, plant production development, health&safety, finance, and legal/statutory compliance. Implement, drive, and sustain key initiatives that support Strategic goals and objectives. Oversee day-to-day operations. Provide strategic solutions to issues. Drive standardization practices throughout. Ensure functional coverage, drive reduction of labor and operational costs, and support succession planning.

Strategy:

Develop the medium to long-term Manufacturing Strategy and Operational plans, as well as policy guidelines to drive the performance of key result areas. Set goals for growth&profitability. Align Manufacturing strategy to the overall business strategy. Provide strategic and change leadership to the Manufacturing function and teams.

Continuous Improvement:

Constantly assess operational efficiencies and seek out opportunities to improve processes. Keep up to date with the latest trends and developments in Manufacturing technologies. Investigate the viability of all processes and benchmark against best practices. Identify opportunities for improvement - lead and monitor progress towards identified/implement cost-saving opportunities.

Financial Management:

Provide guidance and input into the budgeting process. Ensure budgets are maintained by monitoring performance against budget. Manage operating and labor costs in accordance with budget and strategic goals. Initiate requests for Capex/Disposal/Transfers. Optimize expenditure. Participate in audit processes.Promote good Corporate Governance practices.

Reporting:

Analyze Production reports, Plant Management reports, etc. Ensure that required reports are prepared and submitted to Upper Management.

SHE:

Drive safety compliance culture throughout the division. Manage health, safety, environment, and security within the internal environment. Comply with Legal requirements.

Quality Management System:

Drive quality management culture throughout the division. Improve employees’ awareness within quality targets and objectives.

Policies and Procedures:

Initiate and approve Manufacturing Policies, Procedures, Protocols, Work Instructions, Codes of Practice, etc. Enforce compliance with company policies, including Safety, Production, Quality, Commercial, Projects, Human Resources, and Finance.

Staff Management:

Participate in the implementation and utilization of Equity-related processes. Compile and update performance contracts and individual development plans, and facilitate individual career path planning. Conduct performance reviews and manage substandard performance.

Competencies:

Functional knowledge. Business expertise. Leadership skills. Full knowledge of business processes and functions. Strong analytical ability. Outstanding organizational and leadership skills. Proven leadership capabilities. Engaging and inclusive management style. Problem-solving aptitude and techniques.Product, production, and process knowledge. Overall equipment effectiveness. Quality Standards&ISO systems. Relevant statutory compliance knowledge. Material Management&Handling. Lean Manufacturing. MRP Systems. Statistical process control. Excellent numerical&literacy skills (MS Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

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