Group Leader Production at MA Automotive Tool & Die (Pty) Ltd

Primary purpose of the job

• To coordinate and manage production activities through Team Leaders to ensure optimal output in line with company safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people requirements.

Key Performance Areas

• Drive and enforce safety compliance, ensuring adherence to all safety standards, procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Coordinate line functions through Team Leaders to ensure production targets and schedules are achieved.
• Monitor and manage production performance, identifying and resolving constraints impacting output.
• Ensure product quality standards are met and drive reduction of scrap, rework, and defects.
• Ensure adequate resources (manpower, equipment, materials) are available and optimally utilised.
• Lead, coach, and develop Team Leaders and subordinates, ensuring performance management in line with company procedures and legislation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, productivity, and OEE Ensure effective communication and coordination with support functions (Maintenance, Quality, Planning, Logistics)
• Monitor and control costs, including overtime, waste, and resource utilisation.
• Ensure accurate reporting, shift handovers, and escalation of risks and issues.

Knowledge and Skills required.

• Technical concepts.
• Production planning processes.
• Quality specifications and systems.
• Discipline and grievance procedures.
• Leadership and people management.
• Planning and organising.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.

Minimum Requirements

• NQF Level 5 Qualified Artisan / National Diploma in Production Management.
• Minimum 5 years’ press shop experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Extensive technical background.
• Knowledge of quality specifications and systems.