Production Manager

Bay Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking a Production Manager in Durban to oversee production processes, ensuring efficiency and quality. Candidates must have at least 10 years of experience in production management and a technical qualification is preferred. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for maintaining high standards and achieving production goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years Production Management experience.
• Industrial Relations experience essential.
• Must have sound people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan production schedules and ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor daily production and implement quality control.
• Supervise and motivate a team of workers.

Skills

Good communication skills

Working knowledge of World Class Manufacturing

Leadership skills

Organizing and planning skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Matric / Grade 12 qualification

Technical/Engineering qualification

Degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

JOB SUMMARY STATEMENT: Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for the smooth functioning of production processes in accordance with production plan, cost, quality, and quantity specifications

Key Performance Areas (duties & Responsibilities)

• Drawing up production schedules, ensuring that production is cost effective
• Evaluate the production process and make changes to improve the quality efficiencies and speed of production
• Proper allocation of human resources and of material resources needed, in line with the budget, and placing orders where necessary
• Ensure & maintain high overall equipment efficiency (OEE)
• Ensure and maintain high mechanical and quality yield
• Daily production monitoring and reporting
• Monitoring product standards and implementing quality-control programs
• Working with Managers to implement the company's policies and goals
• Ensuing that health and safety guidelines are followed
• Work closely with maintenance to identify machine defects and plans to repair
• Supervising and motivating a team of workers
• Reviewing the performance of subordinates
• Maintain customer lead times
• Maintain stock levels for consumables and spares
  
  

Academic Qualifications

• Must have a Matric / Grade 12 qualification
• Technical/Engineering qualification is preferred
• Other qualifications will be considered based on experience in manufacturing
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 10 years Production Management
• Industrial Relations experience essential
• Computer experience in MS office suite and e-mail
• Must have sound people management experience
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Good communication skills
• Working knowledge of either World Class Manufacturing, TPM/TQM or Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Organizing, planning, decision making and problem-solving skills essential
• Process control and the improvement thereof
• Leadership skills
• Must have knowledge of the OHS Act requirements
• Financial, Budgeting and Stock Management beneficial
  
  

Behavioural Competencies

• Adhere to principles and values
• Apply good governance principles
• Deal effectively with change
  
  

Desired Skills

• Production Management Experience +10years
• Industrial Relations
• Lean Manufacturing
• OEE
• Optimise Production
• Schedule Production
• TPM/TQM
  
  

Desired Work Experience

• More than 10 years
  
  

Desired Qualification Level

• Degree