Operations Manager, Gauteng

Janine Hulme; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Janine Hulme is seeking an Operations Manager for a permanent vacancy based in Tshwane, Gauteng. The role requires taking overall responsibility for Plant 2, managing production and support functions, and driving shop-floor routines in a press shop environment.

Ideal candidates will hold a National Diploma in Operations Management or related field, with 10+ years in automotive press shop and supervisory experience in Tier 1, plus strong project management for tool approval and commissioning.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Operations Management or related field.
• 5+ years quality background in automotive industry.
• 10 years Press Shop experience with high-tonnage presses.
• 10 years supervisory experience in Tier 1 automotive.
• 2 years tool/jig manufacturing or maintenance.
• 5 years experience with OEM customer management.
• Knowledge of project management for tool approval and commissioning.
• Experience in Planning, Logistics, Quality, Production, Maintenance, Process Engineering.
• Lean mindset focused on efficiency.
• Experience managing multi-tier org across shifts.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the operational management of Plant 2 as a satellite plant.
• Manage all production functions to meet safety, quality and production targets.
• Manage all support functions to achieve safety, quality, production and cost targets.
• Drive shop-floor management routines key to press shop success.
• Ensure adequate resources are available.
• Manage the performance of subordinates.

Skills

Quality background

Press shop experience

Leadership

Lean mindset

Project management

Customer management

Education

National Diploma in Operations Management

Job description

We are seeking an Operations Manager for a permanent vacancy based in Tshwane, Gauteng

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• National Diploma in Operations Management, Technology Management, Engineering, or Production Management
• Minimum of5years’ quality background within the automotive industry
• Minimum of10years’ Press Shop experience, including relevant press technology for car body surface and structural components (High-tonnage mechanical presses)
• Minimum of10years’ supervisory experience in the Tier 1 automotive industry
• Minimum of2years’ experience in tool and jig manufacturing or maintenance
• Minimum of5years’ experience in engaging and managing a very demanding OEM customer
• Knowledge of new project management, particularly regarding tool approval and commissioning processes
• Demonstrated experience in all of the core operational roles (Planning, Logistics, Quality, Production, Maintenance, Process Engineering)
• A lean mindset with key focus on efficiency improvements
• Must have management an org. structure that consists of multi-tiers, across shifts

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Take overall responsibility for the operational management of Plant 2 as a satellite plant to Plant 1
• Manage all production functions to ensure that targets are met in accordance with safety, quality, and production requirements
• Manage all support functions to ensure that safety, quality, production, and cost targets are achieved
• Drive relevant shop-floor management routines that are key success factors in a press shop.
• Ensure that adequate resources are available
• Manage the performance of subordinates

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