Plant Manager - Production & Manufacturing (Boksburg)

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our Client in Boksburg, East Rand of Gauteng, has a permanent role available for a Plant Manager, who is a qualified CNC Machinist. This role will report into the Head of Site.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Responsible for all Manufacturing and Operational activities in the Plant. This includes resource scheduling and optimization to supply product safely, on time at the contracted quality standard.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Responsible for all daily activities and operations in the respective plant.
• In conjunction with the production planning section, prepare and manage production schedules - this includes all resources, material, components, facilities, labour and equipment.
• Manage, monitor, and report production against the Master Production Schedule and participate in risk mitigating actions - the Plant Manager must raise early warning of any risk related to delivery deadlines.
• Set and manage the operational overheads and labour budget / forecast.
• Control and monitor direct cost of manufacturing.
• Provide inputs and motivations to the CAPEX budget.
• Communicate, monitor, and ensure compliance to all relevant legislation and SHEQ systems, standards & procedures.
• Recommend, motivate, and manage process and equipment changes via the official modification process and Engineering Change Proposal.
• Coordinate the plant modification initiatives.
• Resolve plant down-time through risk evaluation and task prioritization with the engineering section.
• Accountable for HR related problems which cannot be resolved at supervisor level - ensure that performance contracting is maintained as per HR procedures and deadlines.
• Maintain discipline and comply with company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Support company vision and value system and ensure calibration throughout the team.

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POST REQUIREMENTS:

• Compulsory qualifications:Â B.Sc./B-Tech Degree (Mechanical/ Industrial Engineering) or relevant NQF 7 equivalent Tertiary Qualification.
• Qualified CNC Machinist
• Experience in the field of Production / Manufacturing with at least two years leading a team at Middle Management level.
• CNC Machining experience is compulsory.
• Precision or Automotive industries an added advantage.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, good judgement, and a decision maker.
• Ability to communicate and operate at a Senior Level.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Must be prepared to work irregular hours.
• Computer literacy, with good spreadsheet, Power Point presentation and ERP system knowledge.

• Good interpersonal and public speaking skills

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