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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Technical Production Manager - Shatterprufe (Neave)
To co-ordinate, plan, control and lead the technical aspects of the production processes in Pre-Lamination in order to timeously produce an acceptable quality product at optimum productivity levels by reducing inefficiencies and driving customer satisfaction in line with business requirements and objectives.
Main Objective
Manage and maintain production area in line with quality requirements and standards to ensure production plan is achieved by maximising machine and labour utilisation and ensuring the effective management of live visual boards.
To ensure quality standards are maintained through daily FPA result reviews, ensure adherence to ISO Quality Standards and that the workforce is trained on quality procedures to ensure customer satisfaction.
To ensure that direct labour costs and variable costs are controlled within budget in order to achieve overall business plan whilst driving efficient improvement.
To establish, monitor and control operating budgets to ensure efficient cost control and to compile budgets annually from zero base and submit to the Operations Manager for necessary action.
Responsible for ensuring that all new equipment installation and processes are aligned to all Shatterprufe safety standards.
To ensure all employees in area are trained on safety and housekeeping standards and to ensure corrective/ preventative measures are implemented in accordance to safety standards to ensure a safe working environment.
To drive continuous improvement programs in order to reduce loss, downtime and increase process capability to maintain competitiveness.
Provide support to Site Operations Manager by ensuring special studies are conducted in order to provide product flow improvements and advise on the efficient utilization of Plant resources.
Responsible for identifying appropriate Value Added Projects for the site, ensuring appropriate tools are used and the appropriate manufacturing execution and control systems are in place to execute the Value Added Projects.
Responsible for leading manufacturing area and keeping site updated with regards to new technologies and developments within the technical field, ensuring continuous improvement of Plant operations and cost saving initiatives.
Ensure effective communication of relevant information to all stakeholders to support effective decision making for the business.
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.
Critical job requirements
Grade 12
Relevant qualification in Operations Management or technical field of study (or Equivalent)
8 years’ experience in a Production or Process leadership role or equivalent
3 years’ experience in a continuous manufacturing environment
5 years solid technical experience in a manufacturing environment
5 years management experience
5 years’ experience within automotive industry
Knowledge
PPAP/APQP
Standard Operating Procedures
Analytical Fault Detection
Working knowledge of SPC,FMEA and SOP's
OSHACT
Knowledge of ISO Quality Systems
Laminating Glass Technology
Skills
Ability to plan, draft, sign and develop projects for Continuous Improvement
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