Production Manager - Cape Town Branches

SA Metal Group; Cape Town; Sur place; ZAR 420 000 - 560 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Provident fund

Medical aid

Life cover at 4 x annual salary

Funeral cover

15 x paid leave days per annum

Long service leave after five years of

Résumé du poste

SA Metal Group is seeking a Production Manager to lead a busy scrap metal branch. You will oversee daily operations, purchase control, stock accuracy and staff discipline while upholding safety and regulatory standards. Strong leadership and reporting skills are essential for success in this role.

The position is permanent, on-site, with provident fund, medical aid and life cover as part of the package. Candidates should have solid factory management experience in a similar environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in a factory environment.
• Experience managing a factory, depot, store or yard with direct accountability for stock, cash and staff.
• Strong numeracy and accuracy, with daily/monthly reporting and stock reconciliation.

Responsabilités

• Manage the branch's operations and staff.
• Ensure scrap metal is purchased at correct grade and weight, and maintain records.
• Ensure compliance with the Second-Hand Goods Act and other regulations.
• Lead staff to meet daily operational and purchasing targets.
• Prepare accurate daily, weekly and monthly reports for senior management.
• Collaborate with senior management to share best practice across sites.

Connaissances

Communication

Customer relations

Leadership

Management

Reporting

Formation

Matric / Grade 12

Outils

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Description du poste

SA Metal Group is proud of the high quality of people it has attracted.
Our employees are committed to our mission of providing the best
possible service to all our valued suppliers and customers, with
enthusiasm and integrity.

We believe that our people are our biggest asset. We aim to provide all staff members with all possible opportunities to realize their full potential within optimum working conditions. The process starts with selecting the right people for the job, after which we ensure continuous skills development, assisting the SA Metal Group to grow and develop.

We strive to conduct all our business with integrity, professionalism and a positive attitude.

Training, Empowerment & Development

SA Metal Group’s Human Capital Development Policy states:

“SA Metal Group values its people above all other assets and strives to develop all staff members to their full potential. To this end the Company provides excellent human capital development programmes and rewards staff members who strive to improve themselves and show commitment to the Mission of the Company.”

We offer many development programmes, including our Supervisory Development Programme, Artisan Development Programme and Adult Basic Education and Training Programme. We have on-site computer training facilities countrywide where these courses are held.

These programmes are aimed to develop, motivate and upskill our employees, providing them with an opportunity to progress to their full potential within SA Metal Group.

The Production Manager is responsible for assisting and supporting the Factory Manager in the day-to-day running of one of the company's sophisticated scrap metal branches. The Production Manager must ensure that all scrap metal is purchased correctly, that stock is reconciled, that fraud and theft are mitigated, and that all legislative requirements are adhered to. The Production Manager must lead and manage the branch's staff in all matters, including ensuring that high standards of work are maintained, that staff are adhering to instructions and procedures, maintaining staff attendance and timekeeping, and working with HR on disciplinary matters.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the branch's operations and staff
• Ensure scrap metal is purchased at the correct grade and weight, and that all purchase and dispatch records are accurately maintained and reconciled.
• Ensure full compliance with the Second-Hand Goods Act, including accurate recording of all information required under the Act.
• Manage stock control, inventory accuracy and cash
• Lead the branch staff to meet daily operational and purchasing targets.
• Manage staff discipline, timekeeping and attendance directly - including initiating and running disciplinary processes where required.
• Maintain vigilance against theft, fraud, bribery and dishonesty, and elevate any suspected irregularities immediately to senior management.
• Maintain strong customer relations and resolve customer complaints professionally.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and health & safety regulations.
• Prepare accurate daily, weekly and monthly operational and financial reports for senior management.
• Work closely with senior management and other branch managers to share best practice across sites.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent
• A minimum of 4 years' experience working in a factory environment.
• Experience managing a factory, depot, store or yard with direct accountability for stock, cash and staff is an advantage.
• A demonstrable, verifiable track record of managing staff, including discipline, timekeeping and attendance, with specific examples, is an advantage.
• Strong numeracy and accuracy - comfortable with stock reconciliation, margins and daily/monthly reporting.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Clear credit and criminal record - all shortlisted candidates will undergo background, credit, criminal and polygraph verification.

Job title: Production Manager

Reporting to: Operations Manager & Factory Manager

Job type: Permanent position

Benefits include:

• Provident fund
• Medical aid
• Life cover at 4 x annual salary
• Funeral cover
• 15 x paid leave days per annum
• Long service leave after five years of employment

Standard hours

07h30 - 7h00: Monday - Thursday

07h30 - 16h00: Friday

May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorized to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.

Skills

C Communication Customer Relations Leadership Management R Reporting