Junior Production Manager

Justthejob; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading production company in Secunda is seeking a Supervisor with a strong background in operational processes and a minimum of 5 years’ supervisory experience in the production industry. The role requires overseeing quality control, enforcing health and safety regulations, and maintaining customer relations. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and are knowledgeable about the Second-hand Goods Act. Competitive compensation and a chance to lead a dedicated team are offered.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in a supervisory position.
• 5 years' experience in a production industry.
• Must be conversant with the Second-hand Goods Act.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with operational processes and procedures.
• Lead and supervise a team to meet operational targets.
• Inspect loads before release to customers for quality checks.

Skills

Professional Liaison

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Self-Motivated

Education

Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ensure all operational processes and procedures are strictly followed
• Identify the exact quality and specification of the commodity purchased
• Enforce quality control standards / measures as per guidelines received from management during production and when dispatching material
• Inspect all loads before release to customer for final quality check
• Identify and ensure that upgrades are sorted out and record is kept
• Maintain good customer relations and ensure customer satisfaction
• Identify and report fraudulent transactions
• Reject nonmetallic items and inferior quality metals
• Ensure records are updated and reconciled accurately for all items purchased and dispatched
• Ensure Company policies and procedures & Health & Safety regulations are adhered to
• Lead and supervise a team in order to achieve operational and goal oriented requirements
• Train and coach supervisors, operators and sorters according to best practices
• Oversee production processes and meet daily production targets as set outlined
• Monitor productivity rates, standards and quality control during the production stages
• Plan production daily according to requirements and liaise with stores for consumables and PPE
• Ensure that assistants thoroughly inspect scrap to be purchased and display all metals openly for photographing
• Ensure that the requirements of the Second‑hand Goods Act are complied with when buying scrap by accurately recording all information required under the Act
• Disciplinary action and daily management of staff
• Plant and equipment are maintained as per the maintenance schedule
• Communicate with engineering dept. for scheduling repair work on machinery
• Ensure that vehicles are loaded as per the permissible maximum combination mass (axle weighing) before release
• Ensures that tasks are delegated to the different staff members within the department
• Ensure that employees are properly trained and licensed for the machinery / equipment that they operate
• Ensure that all production staff members wear the correct and required PPE at all times
• Estimate stockpiles for stock taking
• Report daily production plan vs. final figures

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent
• 5 years' experience in a Supervisory position
• A minimum of at least 5 years' experience in a production industry
• Computer literate - full Microsoft suite
• Must be conversant with the Second‑hand Goods Act
• Good knowledge of H&S regulations
• Scrap metal experience will be an advantage

Attributes

• Able to liaise professionally with customers, suppliers and colleagues
• Hard‑working and self‑motivated
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to work independently and within a team