Production Manager - Durban at Tiger Brands

JOB DESCRIPTION

Your main responsibilities include overseeing the operations of a given manufacturing plant, scheduling employees and managing  work load and projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Management of and reporting of out of control situations, e.g. budget, safety, quality, manpower shortages, industrial relation etc.
• Planning of the manufacturing operation and, manage all manufacturing operation on site.
• Maximize productivity and quality
• Implementation of corrective actions where non conformities were found.
• The management of health and safety, production efficiency, quality, stock management and demand.
• Consistently review the needs of the site introducing new technology as well as setting out the capital investment requirements in line with Group best practice policy.
• Managing performance, training and development of staff
• Empower team through care and growth of people by providing people with the means the ability and accountability
• Ensure the Plan adherence Schedules target are achieved
• Investigate stock variances and implement countermeasures
• Clarify roles and tasks – Develop and empower team members.
• Full World Class Manufacturing (WCM) function: Manage and expand WCM strategy at plant level, maintaining a consistent approach and ensuring targets including cost reduction are met.
• Educating staff in the principles and opportunities arising form WCM. 
   

QUALIFICATIONS

Core knowledge :

• Budgeting ,Negotiating skills ,Good presentation skills

Academic :

• Grade 12 / Matric ,Degree in Engineering , Oracle knowledge and experience 
• Awareness of ISO international standards and systems

Experience :

• 5 years’ experience in manufacturing environment in a 24 /7 running plants 
• 3 years management/ supervisory experience within a manufacturing, Proactive Management Activities (TPM, TQC, WCM)

Behavioural 

• -Analytical and problem solving ability, Ability to work under pressure, Good communication & service orientated skills, Planning skills with a high degree of control to complete items quickly & efficiently