Production Lead

Ramsay Engineering; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramsay Engineering in Pietermaritzburg is seeking to fill a production support role. The successful candidate will shadow the Shift Leader, compile daily schedules, and ensure timely communication of production requirements to the team.

The role focuses on eliminating waste, maintaining 5S conditions, and driving improvements within control of the line. Strong planning, leadership and hands-on coaching are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have strong computer literacy and ability to plan and organise daily tasks.
• Experience in production environments and with quality standards is desirable.
• Ability to lead, coach and motivate a team in a manufacturing setting.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Shadow and support the Shift Leader in daily operations.
• Compile and communicate the daily production schedule to the team.
• Expedite incoming stock to support the production plan.
• Maintain 5S and safety standards across the plant.
• Monitor timekeeping, attendance and update relevant records.

Skills

Advanced computer literacy

Planning & organising

Attention to detail

Leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Managing change & uncertainty

Education

National Senior Certificate

Diploma: Production Management or Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Measuring equipment

Job description

Ramsay Engineering would like to offer the opportunity to all employees who meet the requirements for the position that is available to apply.

Main purpose:

Ensure satisfactory utilization of labour and material resources to support customer requirements.

Job objectives:

Shadow and/or support Shift Leader in the following:

Elimination of waste

• Implement and manage ME process as per allocated plan.
• Visualisation and management of accurate ME boards timeously.
• Utilise all allocated resources within your control effectively at all times.
• Improve production within areas of control.

5S and Safety/Environmental

• Promote 5S condition in affected working areas as well as common work areas as allocated.
• Manage and improve 5S in the plant according to the 5S Audit Sheet.

Quality

• Ensure parts produced meet quality specifications and the outflow of defective components is managed and reduced.

Delivery

• Compile the daily production schedule to achieve daily targets.
• Communicate schedule to the team / ensure that they understand their production requirements.
• Expedite incoming stock to support the production plan.
• Manage and reduce items below minimum stock to meet targets of stock holding requirements.
• Monitor, report and action any timekeeping/ absenteeism concerns.
• Verify and submit timesheets. Verify and submit exception reports. Complete and submit RTWIs.
• Ensure HR Policies & Procedures are adhere too & enforced throughout the Team.
• Conduct and evaluate OJT Training.
• Ensure all disciplinary & grievances are dealt with in accordance with the company policy & procedures.
• Performance Management is conducted with all team members.

General:

• Report on production performance. Tend to concerns in area of responsibility and elevate according to the escalation process.
• Update and maintain the PC boards. Conduct shift start up meeting in accordance with the Production Control Boards.
• Carry out all other reasonable tasks/instructions.

Internal matrix customers:

• All Ramsay members including Management.

External Customers:

• Toyota
• Toyota Parts and Accessories.

Internal Customers:

• Internal Support Functions.
• Finished Goods.

Job Specification

• Advanced computer literacy skills
• Managing change & uncertainty
• Coaching & Mentoring Skills
• Planning & Organising Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Leadership Skills

Technical skills and specialist knowledge:

• Use of Measuring Equipment
• Experience in the Manufacturing Environment
• Quality Experience
• Advanced Computer Experience
• Ability to keep workforce motivated to achieve targets

Qualifications:

• National Senior Certificate (Critical)
• Diploma: Production Management, Mechanical / Industrial Engineering or similar

Preference will be given to employees from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, No 55 of 1998 and any amendments thereto, Ramsay Engineering Internal Recruitment Policy as well as the Employment Equity Plan.

NB: If applicants have not received a response two weeks after the closing date, please accept that your applications have not been successful.