Assistant Manager - Production

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading metal recycling company in Cape Town seeks an Assistant Manager in the Production Department. The role involves managing daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and supervising staff. Candidates should have a Grade 12 certificate and 2-5 years of supervisory experience. A strong work ethic and good communication skills are essential. The position may require overtime and night shifts.

Qualifications

• 2 – 5 years supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of maintenance and production planning.
• Ability to work under challenging conditions.

Responsibilities

• Manage timesheet and attendance records.
• Ensure resources are used effectively for maximum productivity.
• Report all faults to necessary departments.
• Facilitate Health & Safety Toolbox Talks.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety Regulations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations

Strong interpersonal skills

Time management skills

Education

Grade 12 certificate or equivalent

Job description

Overview

SA Metal Group requires committed, hardworking and motivated individual to join their Production team as an Assistant Manager in the Production Department. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing a professional, efficient and accurate service to management by ensuring that materials are processed correctly as well as manage the daily operations of the Production department including but not limited to the supervision of the staff as well as the health and safety requirements within the department. This position will report to the Production Manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage timesheet and attendance records.
• Motivates team.
• Ensures resources are used effectively so that maximum productivity is achieved.
• Ensure that all machinery and equipment are checked to be safe and in good working order.
• Report all faults to the necessary departments.
• Planning of daily commodoties.
• Ensure that correct standard operating procedures are adhered to.
• eessureng lowbed to transport machinerysafety and booking of transport.
• ire extinguishers can be used. ThIdentifying the need for preventative maintenance of the machines within the department.
• Plans processing of material for particular requirements.
• Attends meetings (Safety & Production).
• Facilitates Health & Safety Toolbox Talks.
• PPE – Ensure that all PPE regulations are adhered to before work begins.
• Adheres to Health & Safety Regulations in terms of the Safety file for the department.
• Ensures that all Employees’ Written Task Procedures are up to date and that they have been explained by the Manager and that Employee understands the contents thereof.
• Ensures that operators have the necessary Licenses & permits where necessary.
• Ensure that general housekeeping is attended to.

Qualifying Experience

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
• 2 – 5 years supervisory experience
• Knowledge of maintenance planning
• Knowledge of production planning
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations
• Willingness to work overtime and night shift as and when required
• Previous experience in a physically demanding working environment would be advantageous

Qualifying Attributes

• Committed, hardworking and self-motivated
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under challenging conditions
• Sound communication skills (understand, read and write English)
• Must be prepared to work overtime when required
• Time management and organizational skills
• Display a professional work approach
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Excellent standards in execution