PG is the name for glass in Southern Africa. Established in Cape Town in 1897, the group produces, distributes and installs automotive glass, building glass, aluminium frames and window film solutions. The PG Group is a significant worldwide player.
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Planning and Logistics Manager - Shatterprufe (Neave)
To ensure the efficient management of raw materials, production planning, and outbound logistics so as to drive production efficiency and maintaining 100% delivery performance at optimal stock levels.
Main Objective
Manage finished goods inventory to ensure customer supply and demand is met in line with agreed standards and time frames.
To ensure effective planning of the plant in line with production orders so that agreed OEE targets are met.
To ensure minimum stock levels are maintained and readily available for use in production in order to control costs and avoid stoppages.
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.
Ensure that effective communication is in place within customers and production to eliminate any unnecessary surprises to parties and to grow trust relationships.
Drive and maintain agreed raw material holdings and ensure that obsolete stock is closely managed to support site business and financial targets.
Ensure effective communication of relevant information to all stakeholders to support effective decision making for the business.
Drive customer confidence through active support and effective management of all quality related issues.
To ensure compliance with customer-specific systems and requirements, including audits, to ensure customer satisfaction.
Critical job requirements
Grade 12
Degree in Logistics or related field
8 years experience in Logistics and Planning
5 years management experience
5 years experience in an automotive component manufacturing environment
Knowledge
Good understanding of production planning, material and warehousing.