Production Manager, Durban

A manufacturing concern is seeking a Production Manager to Lead and Manage a production team ensuring good quality is being produced on time, in full and to budget, meeting Customer expectations in a safe working environment.

Minimum Qualifications:
Engineering Degree / Diploma OR Diploma: Production Management (NQF Level 6/7)

Experience:
Minimum 5 years of Production experience in the Metal Industry / similar, preferably OEM
Experience in the Welding department is an advantage
At least 3 years in a Production Management capacity in a unionized environment and managing a large staff compliment

Computer Literacy:
MS Office competency to at least intermediate level.
 
Knowledge/ Competencies:
Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques
Technical skills in materials and inventory management, production scheduling, and preventive maintenance
Leadership: A demonstrated ability to lead people and
get results through others
Planning: Ability to perform short and long-range
planning
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent project and program management skills
Quality orientation
Demonstrated abilities in leading manufacturing plant turnaround
Balanced leadership style
Demonstrated ability to drive positive KPI movement
Ability to coach and mentor
Demonstrated ability to recognize and drive business priorities Ability to motivate the entire team
Demonstrate ability to lead by example, create and measure value
Experience leading in a matrix organization
Demonstrate abilities to think and drive "out of the box" thinking/actions
Confident communicator, solid integrity, trustworthy, ethical track record voiced by References
Career-minded leader with a personal growth plan
Track record of personal accountability
Demonstrated ability to communicate and relate to all levels of the organization from front-line Associate to Exec team


KPA's Include:
Management:
Process owner for the Production Department and is responsible for implementing, maintaining and updating all policies and procedures in the department
Responsible for meeting all customer and executive management KPIs for the Department
When KPIs are not being met investigate root cause and implement improvements to improve performance
Ensures risk assessments are conducted, planned, and executed activities to reduce high-risk processes
5s and housekeeping for all subordinates and areas of responsibility
Responsible for critical/risk issues such as risk stock levels, and potential SSNs
Ensure Group Leaders follow their activity schedules
HR Development / Training
Problem Solving