Production Manager - Springs at Saint-Gobain

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Operation of Glasswool manufacturing process to set efficiency targets so as to meet Sales & Profitability.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Engineering or Operations Degree
• Minimum of 5 to 8 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in general / production management position
• Computer literacy (MS Office package), SAP experience advantageous
• World Class Manufacturing Autonomous Maintenance Practitioner
• 5 years’ experience in a Production or Process discipline in a continuous process manufacturing environment.
• 3 years’ experience in a management/leadership role.
• Computer Literacy: MS Office & SAP
• Use of Web based data management systems (GXO, DMS)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Application of AM Improvement Projects
• Management of the Autonomous Maintenance Pillar
• Application of 5s Improvement Projects
• Application of basic tools (OPLs, SOPs, Tags, QKs, EWO’s, etc)

Knowledge of and can work within ISO9000 ISO14000 and OSHAS18000

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Support and assist in the development of the operations strategy for Isover South Africa in conjunction to its corporate objectives.
• Set clear objectives and goals for the Production operations and analyze Plant performance to ensure constant improvement.
• Improve productivity through efficient management of Production and Labour costs and ensure they’re within budget.
• Control of capital equipment and proper utilization of equipment under control.
• Management of and reporting on safety, production, quality, budgets, manpower and industrial relations.
• Create and ensure safe working conditions at all times.
• Planning of manufacturing and management of all Glasswool & EPS manufacturing operations on site.
• Implementation of corrective actions where non-conformances were found during audits.
• Capacity planning and process optimisation.
• Manage staff requirements and direct the production team.
• Management of performance, training and development of staff.
• Defining and communication of WCM best practice, tools and techniques and developing external contacts.
• Drive process optimization and cost saving initiatives.
• Organise, monitor and control staff, shifts and overtime.
• Educating staff on principles of WCM
• Maintain discipline and adherence to company policies
• Actively lead the Production teams by being fully involved in the strategic development of the site against its corporate objectives.
• Build and manage a highly motivated and professional team who can meet the demands of a fast-paced challenging business environment whilst also ensuring the site meets demanding financial, production and customer service and quality targets.
• Promote and support cross site networks to achieve consistency at Isover site.
• Set targets for each direct report using Strategy Deployment.
• Assess the Production Team’s capability and ensure it is aligned to the delivery of Plant objectives.
• Train and develop the Production Team in line with identified gaps in capability and required succession planning.
• Ensure staff adherence and compliance to Principles of Conduct & Action, Corporate Governance and any other regulations required.
• Drive the Safety culture onsite.
• Ensure SG EHS Management system is correctly implemented within the Production departments.
• Ensure all Ecotime, Winshuttle, ESS, SAP and admin related functions are timeously and accurately done as per correct procedures.
• Compiling monthly and periodic reports as required.
• Ensure implementation and adherence to WCM standards and closure of Projects within stipulated timelines.
• Perform other tasks as specified by the Plant Manager.
• Attend daily, weekly and monthly meetings as required.
• Monitor site services, contracts and manage supplier relationships