Production / General Manager

Planning

 Prepare a complete production plan weekly in advance, present and discuss with Management.  Organise, monitor and control staff, shift allocations and overtime. Manage overtime request processes.

Optimise capacity planning and processes.

Manage staff requirements and direct the production team.

Maintain flexibility by managing the different projects and ensure their timeous delivery.

Act proactively by identifying, solving and/or reporting unforeseen challenges.

Drive process optimization and cost saving initiatives.

Liaise with the Plant manager on improvements in your section and drive to continuously improve the efficiency of your department.

Report problems or situations to the Plant manager.

Administration and Safety

 Manage and report on safety, production, quality, budgets, manpower and industrial relations. Create and ensure safe working conditions at all times.

Maintain discipline and adherence to company policies

Co-ordinate of different projects flexibly, efficiently and effectively.

Attend to and sign off all clock cards and process to payroll weekly.

Ensure general neatness and organisation of the department.

Manage and address discipline and general work performance of employees within the department.