Production Manager

Jean Fowlds Consultancy; Brakpan; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Factory Manager to oversee production operations, ensuring efficiency and compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Engineering, substantial managerial experience, and strong leadership skills to motivate and manage diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Proactive, honest, and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to streamline operations.
• Monitor performance and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Train and manage factory staff.

Skills

Time Management

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

The factory manager's responsibilities include scheduling building and equipment maintenance as needed, monitoring the performance of factory staff, and ensuring that all production orders are completed in a timely manner. This position is responsible for enforcing compliance with health and safety regulations to prevent accidents and injuries.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Job related activities include, but are not limited to :

1. Developing and implementing innovative strategies to streamline factory operations.
2. Screening, recruiting, and training new factory workers.
3. Collaborating with quality control managers to establish and execute quality control processes.
4. Ensuring that factory machinery is in good working order.
5. Analyzing production data to identify and resolve any production issues.
6. Preparing production reports and submitting them to key decision-makers.
7. Regularly inspecting finished products to determine whether they meet established quality standards.
8. Motivating factory workers to continually achieve factory targets.
9. Ensuring personal productivity and performance meet required standards.
10. Planning, drawing up, and executing a production schedule.
11. Determining and ordering the resources required and ensuring stock levels remain adequate.
12. Monitoring productivity rates and product standards and implementing quality control programs.
13. Ensuring customer orders are completed on time, within budget, and that quality standards and targets are met.
14. Working with managers to implement the company's policies and goals.
15. Reviewing worker performance and identifying training needs.
16. Performing root cause analysis and resolving problems.
17. Performing ad hoc duties as required.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS :

• This position is based in an industrial factory with automated machinery.
• Must be medically fit and mobile for this position.

REQUIREMENTS

The requirements and qualifications for this position include :

• National Diploma / Degree in Engineering, preferred, or qualified Millwright with a certified trade test.
• Proven experience in a managerial or supervisory role within a factory.
• Certification in production and inventory management as well as quality control is advantageous.
• Sound knowledge of industry-specific factory equipment.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
• The ability to multitask.
• Outstanding time management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong management and leadership skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to lead diverse teams, with experience in a unionized environment.
• Ability to be a team player.
• A proactive person, with the ability to drive goals and targets.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.
• Honest and reliable.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain personal control.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to problem-solving.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS :

• This position is based in an industrial factory with automated machinery.
• Must be medically fit and mobile.