Group Leader (Olifantsfontein) at MAN Automotive (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Description

• Organize workflow by assigning responsibilities.
• Oversee and coach employees.
• Ensure the safe use of equipment & schedule regular maintenance of equipment.
• Check production output according to specifications.
• Facilitate Performance Management.
• Complete production plan daily.
• Ensure project-based duties are delivered on time.
• Maintain quality requirements on processes/products.
• Maintain safe and clean work environment.
• Maintain the parts inventory & continuously check accurate parts are used in the department.
• Continuous checking and updating of documentations for the respective department.
• Ensure all meetings are attended by everyone in your department, Attend production meeting daily.
• Ensure that departmental reports are done on time Work with Quality to ensure standards are adhered to.
• Assist employees with their ESS on a continuous basis.
• Manage departmental communication and updates.
• Measure and analysis of manufactured structures.
• Review and approve product designs and changes for manufacturing.
• Liaise with clients on technical issues and specifications.
• Participate in continuous improvement of processes through promoting Kaizen and QC Circle.
• Reduce waste (MUDA) (process time), use of consumable items and energy consumption.
• Manage time and attendance of staff members – plan absentee cover.
• Ensure equipment is within calibration date and all systems are functioning correctly.
• Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the department.
• Ensure that non-conforming materials is clearly identified and segregated.
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems.
• Sign off completion in protocol book.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Electrical Engineering Degree.
• Grade: 12 Matric Certificate.

Skills:

• Problem Solving Skills.
• Project Management Skills.
• Reliable, performance oriented and self-motivated.
• Work independently though being a team player.
• Able to read and interpret drawings.
• Focus on quality and output performance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Products Measure and analysis of manufactured structures.
• Computer Literate.
• Measurement and analysis of manufactured structures.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to work with little supervision.
• Encourage Team work.
• Code EB drivers license.

Experience:

• Experience in a similar role in the automotive industry - 5 years.
• Experience with some problem-solving tools (any of: 8-discipline; PDCA; DMAIC etc.) - 1 year.
• Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems - 1 year.

Closing date: 02 December 2025