Operations Manager - Shatterprufe, Neave at PG Group

Main job purpose

• To efficiently and effectively lead the site team in achieving KPI's whilst maximising productivity, meeting all quality requirements, minimising wastage and driving continuous improvement to establish a World Class manufacturing plant.

Main Objective

• To drive operational performance in order to achieve manufacturing plan whilst adhering to all applicable quality systems, standards and procedures.
• To ensure optimal use of all available resources in line with flexed budgets and operational costs optimised.
• To ensure all product safety standards are complied with as well as adherence to health, safety and environmental standards.
• To instill a culture of continuous improvement to ensure improved productivity through OEE, losses and manning to achieve the strategic plan
• To ensure production processes are formalised through standards and material specifications and that accurate Routings and BOM's established.
• To execute the approved CAPEX plan based on professional assessments, continuous improvement targets, and cost improvements in line with budget plan.
• To ensure routine, preventative and predictive maintenance for sites is managed and monitored in line with schedule to achieve 95% machine availability.
• To ensure staff are effectively managed and held accountable through performance and disciplinary procedures, and that staff are developed and mentored through the talent management and IDP processes to drive capability in business.
• Lead and motivate subordinates to establish and achieve budgets for Key Performance Indicators of Productivity, Quality, Throughput, Cost, Safety and Morale.
• To ensure with compliance with all financial administration and reporting requirements including the establishment of a budget and an achievement of necessary budget ratios to effectively control costs with timeous submission of financial reports.
• To closely manage logistic requirements to ensure all audit quantities are delivered to customer in line with customer specifications and requirements including 100% compliance with Packaging Standards.
• To effectively monitor and manage all aspects of logistics to ensure world class supply standards to customers including warehouse management, inventory control, control of receiving despatch and return of empty pallets.
• Ensure effective communication of relevant information to all stakeholders to support effective decision making for the business.

Critical job requirements

Qualification(s) 

•               Grade 12              
•               Tertiary qualification preferably in Mechanical / Industrial Engineering or related field

Knowledge  

•               Knowledge of ISO Quality Systems requirements     
•               Knowledge of SPC techniques
•               Knowledge of OSHACT, LRA, and BCEA       
•               Value Stream mapping

Skills     

•               Financial skills and Business skills 
•               Project Management
•               Mentoring skills 
•               Communication skills (verbal and written)
•               SAP        
•               Leadership skills
•               Problem Solving 
•               Decision Making              

Experience                   

•               10 years’ experience in an operational, production or related role     
•               8 years management and leadership experience in manufacturing    
•               5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive components