Section Manager (Manufacturing / Factory) Trade Tested at West Coast Personnel

• An experienced and hands-on Section Manager to lead Charge Room operations within a manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will drive production performance, coordinate maintenance activities, lead Shift Supervisors and ensure production targets are achieved through continuous improvement.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• National Certificate in Engineering, Electrical or Technical Field (NQF 5).
• Trade Tested Electrician or Millwright.
• Certificate in Accounting and Leadership/Supervisory Management.
• Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (NQF 7) advantageous.
• 10 years' experience in electrical production/manufacturing operations.
• 5 years' supervisory or management experience.
• Computer literate (MS Office and production systems).

Technical Competencies:

• Production and manufacturing management.
• Maintenance planning and coordination.
• Continuous improvement and process optimisation.
• Production planning and performance monitoring.
• Risk, compliance and budget management.
• Staff leadership and performance management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement and improve production systems to maximise efficiency, productivity and output.
• Monitor production performance, investigate deviations and implement corrective action plans.
• Work closely with Engineering, Production Control and Maintenance teams to optimise equipment availability.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules to minimise downtime and meet production targets.
• Ensure production standards, procedures and operating methods are consistently implemented.
• Identify operational risks and maintain compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and represent the department in operational meetings.
• Lead, coach and develop Shift Supervisors through performance management and employee development initiatives.
• Contribute to budgeting, monitor expenditure and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives across production operations.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Proactive and action orientated.
• Excellent planning and organisational ability.
• Analytical with strong problem-solving skills.
• Resilient and adaptable under pressure.
• Customer and stakeholder focused.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.