Junior Production Manager elf

SA Metal; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Metal in Johannesburg is seeking a Junior Production Manager to join the Production department. The successful candidate will report to the Branch Manager and lead a team to ensure strict adherence to processes and quality standards.

Responsibilities include supervising operations, maintaining records, ensuring Health & Safety compliance, and managing scrap metal purchases in line with the Second-hand Goods Act. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a supervisory role
• 5+ years in a production environment
• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Computer literate - MS Office
• Knowledge of the Second-hand Goods Act
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety regulations
• Experience in scrap metal is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational processes and procedures are strictly followed
• Identify quality and specifications of purchased commodities
• Maintain good customer relations and customer satisfaction
• Identify and report fraudulent transactions
• Reject nonmetallic items and inferior metals
• Maintain and reconcile records for items purchased and dispatched
• Adhere to company policies, procedures and Health & Safety regulations
• Lead and supervise a team to meet operational goals
• Ensure scrap is inspected and presented for photographing
• Record all information required under the Second-hand Goods Act
• Disciplinary action and daily management of staff
• Maintain plant and equipment per maintenance schedule
• Delegate tasks within the department
• Ensure staff are trained and licensed for machinery/equipment
• Ensure proper use of PPE by production staff

Skills

Hard-working

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Motivation

Work under pressure

Team player

Overtime flexibility

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

• 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.

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.

• Good communication skills.

• Flexible and willing to work overtime