Production Manager elf

SA Metal Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Metal Group in Johannesburg is seeking a Production Manager to lead the production department and ensure strict adherence to operational processes and safety regulations. You will supervise a team, manage records for purchased and dispatched items, and ensure quality and compliance with the Second-hand Goods Act.

The ideal candidate should have Grade 12, 5+ years in a supervisory role within production, strong MS Office skills, and knowledge of H&S regulations.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory position.
• Minimum 5 years in a production industry.
• Computer literate – full Microsoft Office suite.
• Must be conversant with the Second-hand Goods Act.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety regulations.
• Scrap metal experience will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all operational processes and procedures are strictly followed.
• Identify the exact quality and specification of the commodity purchased.
• Maintain good customer relations and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Identify and report fraudulent transactions.
• Reject nonmetallic items and inferior quality metals.
• Ensure records are updated and reconciled for all items purchased and dispatched.
• Ensure Company policies and Health & Safety regulations are adhered to.
• Lead and supervise a team to achieve operational goals.
• Ensure that assistants inspect scrap thoroughly and display metals for photographing.
• Record all information required under the Second-hand Goods Act when buying scrap.
• Disciplinary action and daily management of staff.
• Plant and equipment are maintained as per the maintenance schedule.
• Delegate tasks to staff within the department.
• Ensure employees are trained and licensed for machinery/equipment operated.
• Ensure PPE is worn by all production staff at all times.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer relations

H&S awareness

Time management

Communication skills

Overtime flexibility

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

SA Metal has a vacancy in the Production department which requires a committed, hardworking and trustworthy individual to join the team as a Production Manager. The successful candidate will report directly to the Branch Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensuring all operational processes and procedures are strictly followed

• Identify the exact quality and specification of the commodity purchased

• Maintain good customer relations and ensure customer satisfaction

• Identify and report fraudulent transactions

• Reject nonmetallic items and inferior quality metals

• Ensure records are updated and reconciled accurately for all items purchased and dispatched

• Ensure Company policies and procedures & Health & Safety regulations are adhered to

• Lead and supervise a team in order to achieve operational and goal orientated requirements

• Ensure that assistants thoroughly inspect scrap to be purchased and display all metals openly for photographing

• Ensure that the requirements of the Second-hand Goods Act are complied with when buying scrap by accurately recording all information required under the Act

• Disciplinary action and daily management of staff.

• Plant and equipment are maintained as per the maintenance schedule.

• Ensures that tasks are delegated to the different staff members within the department.

• Ensure that employees are properly trained and licensed for the machinery/equipment that they operate.

• Ensure that all production staff members wear the correct and required PPE at all times.

QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent.

• 5 years' experience in a Supervisory position.

• A minimum of at least 5 years' experience in a production industry.

• Computer literate - full Microsoft suite.

• Must be conversant with the Second-hand Goods Act.

• Good knowledge of H&S regulations.

• Scrap metal experience will be an advantage.

QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES

• Able to liaise professionally with customers, suppliers and colleagues.

• Hard-working and self-motivated.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Time management and organizational skills.

• Ability to work well under pressure.

• Ability to work independently and within a team.

• Ability to motivate team.

• Good communication skills.

• Flexible and willing to work overtime