Plant Manager

South African Bank Note Company; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Pretoria is seeking a Production Manager to lead, plan, and coordinate all manufacturing functions. The ideal candidate will drive quality, cost reduction, and safety objectives while fostering continuous improvement within the organization. Applicants should hold a BSc or B-tech in Engineering and have 5-8 years of production experience, preferably in a management role within the printing industry. This role offers a chance to implement Lean Manufacturing and enhance process efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5 - 8 years’ experience within the printing industry or in a production role in a manufacturing environment.
• 2-3 years’ experience in a management position, preferably in a unionised environment.
• Specific exposure to security product control working within a National Key Point environment.

Responsibilities

• Translate the strategy into an operational plan.
• Ensure effective process flow and resource planning.
• Manage the production team to ensure quality standards are met.
• Champion Operational Excellence by implementing Lean Manufacturing.

Skills

Team Leadership

Production management

Continuous improvement systems

Knowledge of implementing and maintaining SHEQ

Employee relations management

Performance management

Problem solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Conflict management skills

Negotiation and influencing skills

Ability to apply GRC frameworks

Education

BSc or B-tech in Engineering discipline

Production Management qualification

Job description

Overview

Purpose: To lead, plan, control and coordinate all manufacturing functions to achieve quality, cost, delivery, safety and moral objectives, while ensuring production processes and driving continues improvement activities within the South African Bank Note Company (SABN).

Main Responsibilities

• Translate the strategy into an operational plan; develop departmental policies and procedures to ensure production output is aligned with the company strategy.
• Ensure effective process flow, proper control of all production activities and resource planning in order to achieve the business plan.
• Manage the production team to produce quality product in compliance with quality standards and policies.
• Collaborate with the PEM Department to set priorities for servicing and maintenance of production equipment; ensure staff members are trained to operate machines safely and effectively.
• Ensure adherence to processes and systems for the safeguarding of security material and product.
• Ensure optimal cost control within the department through increased operational efficiency, including overtime and wastage.
• Source and analyse data and produce production progress reports to assist management with decision making, resolve problems and offer systemic or situational solutions to problems.
• Work with supporting departments to identify and resolve issues related to printing and processing of quality banknotes.
• Ensure continuous improvement and optimisation of processes and procedures by identifying problems through root cause analysis and providing solutions.
• Champion Operational Excellence by implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to drive efficiency and eliminate waste.
• Manage team performance, set objectives and goals and ensure high performance standards are achieved according to performance agreement.
• Ensure development gaps are identified, and individual development plans (IDP) are developed for staff to close identified gaps.
• Ensure the departmental training needs are submitted to the HR Department and actioned through relevant learning and development interventions.
• Manage team in line with HR policies, manage team performance, develop team for succession planning.
• Ensure adherence to all safety, health, environment regulations & standards and conduct incident investigations.
• Manage compliance to all legislations, municipal by-laws and regulations relevant to the function.
• Ensure adherence to the risk management plan, identifying potential threats or risks and proactively implement corrective action as necessary.
• Compliance to ISO system and investigate all incidents and log non-conformances on Action-Hub, develop and implement corrective actions.

The Preferred Candidate is likely to have:

• BSc or B-tech in Engineering discipline (Essential)
• Production Management qualification (Desirable)
• 5 - 8 years’ experience within the printing industry or in a production role in a manufacturing environment, coupled with 2-3 years’ experience in a management position, preferably in a unionised environment.
• Specific exposure to security product control working within a National Key Point environment (Desirable)

Knowledge and Skills:

• Team Leadership
• Production management
• Continuous improvement systems
• Knowledge of implementing and maintaining SHEQ
• Employee relations management
• Performance management
• Problem solving skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills
• Conflict management skills
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to apply GRC frameworks

Internal applicants should apply on the SABN careers portal on the intranet by uploading detailed CV’s and copies of qualifications. External applicants should apply on Careers24 website by uploading detailed CV’s, ID copy, copies of qualifications and recent pay slip. No applications will be considered if the supporting documents are not submitted.

SABN is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of SABN and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under represented designated groups. No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements. Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted applicants only.

Should you not hear from us within 10 working days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. SABN reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Prospective applicants must be willing to undergo a series of assessments and security clearance process as prescribed by the National Key Point Act.

The SABN will generally not use your personal information for purposes other than which the law requires. Your information may be reported to the Department of Labour (DOL) in line with government reporting requirements. The DOL has undertaken to adhere strictly to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) in the processing of all information, and has accepted all accountability for same. You therefore absolve the SABN for any liability whatsoever, and howsoever arising from the providing of information.