Operations Manager at MA Automotive Tool & Die (Pty) Ltd

Primary purpose of the job

• To take primary responsibility and accountability for managing Press Part Manufacturing in all its facets, including the required plant support functions, to ensure that customer requirements are fulfilled through cost-effective resource utilisation, adherence to schedules, and quality standards.

Key Performance Areas

• Take overall responsibility for the operational management of Plant 2 as a satellite plant to Plant 1.
• Manage all production functions to ensure that targets are met in accordance with safety, quality, and production requirements.
• Manage all support functions to ensure that safety, quality, production, and cost targets are achieved.
• Drive relevant shop-floor management routines that are key success factors in a press shop.
• Ensure that adequate resources are available.
• Manage the performance of subordinates.

Required Technical Knowledge

• Management of Press Shop and Assembly
• Performance Targets
• Management of staff
• Productivity improvements
• Product improvement initiatives

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma in Operations Management, Technology Management, Engineering, or Production Management
• Minimum of 5 years’ quality background within the automotive industry
• Minimum of 10 years’ Press Shop experience, including relevant press technology for car body surface and structural components (High-tonnage mechanical presses)
• Minimum of 10 years’ supervisory experience in the Tier 1 automotive industry
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in tool and jig manufacturing or maintenance
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in engaging and managing a very demanding OEM customer
• Knowledge of new project management, particularly regarding tool approval and commissioning processes
• Demonstrated experience in all of the core operational roles (Planning, Logistics, Quality, Production, Maintenance, Process Engineering)
• A lean mindset with key focus on efficiency improvements
• Must have management an org. structure that consists of multi-tiers, across shifts.