Group Leader Logistics (Pinetown) at MAN Automotive (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Description

• Ensure meeting of production targets (Volume).
• Conduct daily start up meeting (green areas), and Operations meetings (pre-action room meeting).
• Leadership & Development of Operators.
• Manage time and attendance of staff members – plan absentee cover and manpower control.
• Recognition of quality defects then supervise the implementation of countermeasures in logistics.
• Ensure meeting Logistics quality targets.
• Ensure that all parts are received and binned and allocated accordingly.
• Ensure that stock is balanced, using MRP system.
• Issuing of work in progress parts and complete the shortage report
• Do stock adjustments.
• Ensure all parts are delivered to the line timely according to a schedule and picking list.
• Ensure that all shortages are logged and followed up in terms of availability.
• Manage continuous improvement activities in the department e.g Kaizen Development and implementation of quality improvement plans.
• Ensure safe work practices are followed & Health and Safety improvement measures are implemented.
• Implement and co-ordinate the 5S concept and ensure that zone specific targets are met.
• Implementation of lean manufacturing within the Department.
• Actively involved in the monthly production / efficiency target.
• Active involvement in Operations room meeting.
• Pro- actively investigate all production deviations and report counter measures.
• Work according to the set ISO procedures and the protocol book instructions.
• Ensure that parts shortages are logged in the system on time and actively follow up on them.
• Adhere to the housekeeping standards in the production plant.
• Ensure that new stillages identified are actioned by Logistics, and Magic, and updated accordingly.
• Liaise with the Operations Manager where discrepancies are concerned with the stock counting.
• Ensure that all parts are identified and are traceable whilst in Logistics.
• Ensure that all operators follow the Protocol Book instructions.
• Comply to QF- Process and production instructions for Logistics.
• Ensure that all work is performed according to the work instructions.
• Pro-activeness in investigating all deviations to quality targets by defining proper countermeasures.
• Focus on the reduction of waste.
• Reduce the use of consumable items.
• Encourage and support all Kaizen activities.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained in working order & the necessary maintenance is performed.
• Ensure that reworks and scrap are minimised.
• Ensure that your staff members have a clear understanding of process information & work instructions.
• Ensure that the production change requests from the customer are well understood.
• Have a good understanding of new model & process requirements for production.
• Ensure that checks for correct quality & quantity of parts is done by sequencing.
• Handling of disciplinary issues including poor performance, issues of misconduct, attendance etc.
• Focus on the development of Operators to maximise their performance through ILU.
• Motivate members & appraise performance of Operators.
• Facilitate daily Green Area meetings and obtain commitment from all staff members.
• Ensure that Green Area visual board is constantly updated.
• Enforce compliance with Health, Safety and PPE rules.
• Report on machine breakdowns timeously through the helpboard.
• Maintain good 5S & housekeeping practices.
• Ensure that all machines have safety guards, signs or instructions on them.
• Ensure that the correct Personal Protective Equipment is worn at all times.
• Ensure that all unsafe working conditions are addressed immediately.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Grade: 12 Matric Certificate.
• Relevant Production Qualification.

Skills:

• Good communication (oral and written) & interpersonal relations skills.
• Assertive and possess decision making skills.
• Computer Literate.
• Flexible, active and forward thinking.
• Problem Solving Skills.
• Encourage Team Work.
• Professionalism.
• Production Planning Skills.
• Able to create confidence and to manage a cooperative partnership.

Experience:

• Technical experience in a manufacturing / assembly environment - 3 years
• Experience of Health and Safety requirements in a manufacturing environment 

Closing date: 12 August 2025