Production Manager

Avery Dennison Corporation; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Dennison SA in Johannesburg's Roodepoort is seeking a Production Supervisor to coordinate receiving, handling, production and distribution, ensuring ISO 9001 and OHS Act safety compliance while maintaining tight budget control and low inventory losses.

You will lead Slitting Operators, Material Handlers and Operations staff, and drive continuous improvement across safety, quality and efficiency. A strong background in production supervision and logistics is essential.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in Production Supervision and Management, Logistics or Operations Management.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in the Manufacturing or Logistics environment.
• 3–5 year supervisory/managerial experience with relevant Experience in managing a distribution centre.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate receiving, handling, production and distribution operations.
• Ensure ISO 9001, OHS Act safety standards and budget adherence; minimize inventory losses.
• Plan weekly production and distribution; ensure SLA adherence and efficient resource use.
• Lead and develop the operations team; monitor performance and implement improvements.
• Maintain inventory accuracy, conduct cycle counts and drive 5S and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning & organizing

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Education

Grade 12

Production Supervision & Management

Logistics or Operations Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

MFGpro

Job description

Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) is a global leader in labeling and packaging materials and solutions. The company’s applications and technologies are an integral part of products used in every major market and industry. With operations in more than 50 countries and more than 25,000 employees worldwide, Avery Dennison serves customers with insights and innovations that help make brands more inspiring and the world more intelligent.

Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company reported sales of $6.3 billion in 2014. Learn more at www.averydennison.com .

Job Description

ABOUT YOUR ROLE:

Scope and general purpose of the role:

The incumbent is required to take responsibility for the overall co-ordination and management of safe and efficient receiving, handling, production and distribution of products from Avery Dennison SA to customers whilst ensuring that Avery Dennison SA performs to ISO Standards, OHS Act Safety Standards as well as maintaining sound industrial relations. The incumbent is also required to ensure that all budgetary constraints are adhered to and inventory losses are less than 1%. The incumbent’s job purpose is not limited to the abovementioned.

People Leadership: Providing functional leadership in relation to Slitting Operators, Material handlers, Operations clerks as well as assistant operators to upgrade talent in technical excellence and process

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

Safety and Security:

Assume 16.2 accountability for the Johannesburg DC

Provide and maintain a workplace which is safe and without risk to health

Oversee and review safety statistics, providing improvement recommendations around equipment, processes and site layout to maintain safety standards

Use best practices within Avery Dennison to provide recommendations for improvement in safety, team development, and equipment

Provide appropriate supervision, instruction, training and information to employees so that they perform their tasks in a manner that ensures the health and safety of all personnel

Liaise with EHS Department on matters of safety and ensure the effective promotion of safety awareness

Plan weekly production and distribution requirements ensuring most efficient utilization of plant and resources.

Ensure SLA’s are adhered to and improved on where necessary.

Ensure that all site providers/suppliers are regularly reviewed and enforce strict adherence to SLA’s

Achieve production standards i.e. OEE. (Casesar Targets). Use of ELS tools to continuously investigate and implement means to improve production capacity and capability.

Address non-conformances, assuring necessary corrective action is taken.

Resolve production problems to minimize cycle times. OTIF (Zero service misses).

Manage equipment availability, downtime and planned maintenance for the site.

Ensure Production meets identified quality standards

Ensure products are slit and packed and distributed according to work instructions and procedures.

Propose improvement recommendations at quality improvement meetings; improve production process to reduce non-conformances.

Ensure ISO 9001 compliance.

Investigate all non-conformances by using leadership diagnostic tools (ELS).

Communicate quality related issues with the workforce.

Investigate alternate means of recycling/reworking non-conforming products at minimum cost, while maintaining quality standards.

Production Management:

Responsible for overall management of production in the Distribution Centre

Reduce scrap

Lead and motivate operations team by establishing expectations, providing regular feedback and establishing development plans for direct reports

Provide daily, weekly, monthly production data and SHEQ reports

Ensure that the highest quality products are received and produced to customers specification

Maintain good industrial relations within DC

Inventory Management:

Maintain systems to monitor and control inventories, taking corrective action in terms of system parameters, subordinate practice and logistics decisions

Accurate management of inventory through cycle counts, monthly cycle count audits, Stock Counts and Investigating stock variances i.e. losses and gains

Fleet management and Distribution

Manage accurate and prompt distribution to customers and inter branches.

Manage the accuracy and proper recording of administration in dispatch.

Manage the maintenance of the delivery vehicles

Manage reducing cost of the dispatch department.

Staff Management and Development.

Ensure that the operations team is adequately resourced trained and developed in order to meet departmental objectives and in line with GPS plans.

Monitor performance of supervisors aligned to the organisations leadership – take corrective action where necessary.

Development and career planning.

Monitor and improve communication amongst plant personnel.

Support the employee engagement program to improve employee relations

Develop and monitor engineering PMS on machines, equipment and building

Carry out equipment audits and reporting variances or defects

Ensure the overall look and image of the DC is maintained in with company standards

Ensure sufficient house-keeping in the DC

Responsible for the implementation of 5S process

Qualifications

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

Through knowledge and understanding of the company’s products, policies and procedures

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Computer literacy- Microsoft office suite and MFGpro

Analytical, problem identification and problem solving skills

Negotiation and influencing skills

Planning and organizing skills

Formal Qualifications:

Grade 12

Recognised qualification in Production Supervision and Management , Logistics or Operations Management

Prerequisite Experiences:

Minimum of 5 years experience in the Manufacturing or Logistics environment

3-5 year supervisory/managerial experience with relevant Experience in managing a distribution centre

Additional Information

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.