Junior Production Manager elf

SA Metal Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Metal Group in Johannesburg is seeking a Junior Production Manager to support the Production department and report directly to the Branch Manager. The successful candidate will ensure production processes run smoothly, maintain quality, and oversee a team in a busy scrap metal environment, with emphasis on safety and compliance with the Second-hand Goods Act.

Minimum Grade 12, 5 years supervisory and production experience, knowledge of H&S regulations, and scrap metal exposure are essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• 5 years’ experience in a Supervisory position.
• 5 years’ experience in a production industry.
• Must be conversant with the Second-hand Goods Act.
• Good knowledge of H&S regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all operational processes and procedures are strictly followed.
• Identify the exact quality and specification of the commodity purchased.
• 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 Health & Safety regulations are adhered to.
• Lead and supervise a team to achieve operational goals.
• Ensure scrap is inspected and metals are photographed for records.
• Comply with the Second-hand Goods Act when buying scrap.

Skills

Accept Responsibility

Communication

Scrap Control

Supervising

Education

Grade 12

Job description

SA Metal Group is proud of the high quality of people it has attracted.
Our employees are committed to our mission of providing the best
possible service to all our valued suppliers and customers, with
enthusiasm and integrity.

We believe that our people are our biggest asset. We aim to provide all staff members with all possible opportunities to realize their full potential within optimum working conditions. The process starts with selecting the right people for the job, after which we ensure continuous skills development, assisting the SA Metal Group to grow and develop.

We strive to conduct all our business with integrity, professionalism and a positive attitude.

Training, Empowerment & Development

SA Metal Group’s Human Capital Development Policy states:

“SA Metal Group values its people above all other assets and strives to develop all staff members to their full potential. To this end the Company provides excellent human capital development programmes and rewards staff members who strive to improve themselves and show commitment to the Mission of the Company.”

We offer many development programmes, including our Supervisory Development Programme, Artisan Development Programme and Adult Basic Education and Training Programme. We have on-site computer training facilities countrywide where these courses are held.

These programmes are aimed to develop, motivate and upskill our employees, providing them with an opportunity to progress to their full potential within SA Metal Group.

SA Metal has a vacancy in the Production department which requires a committed, hardworking and trustworthy individual to join the team as a Junior Production Manager. The successful candidate will report directly to the Branch Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensuring all operational processes and procedures are strictly followed

Identify the exact quality and specification of the commodity purchased

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 orientated requirements

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.

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.

QUALIFYING 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.

Must be conversant with the Second-hand Goods Act.

Good knowledge of H&S regulations.

Scrap metal experience will be an advantage.

QUALIFYING 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.

Ability to motivate team.

Flexible and willing to work overtime

Skills

Accept Responsibility Communication Scrap Control Supervising