Scrap Metal Production Manager: Ops, Stock & Compliance Leader

SA Metal; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

SA Metal in Cape Town seeks a Production Manager to support the Factory Manager in day-to-day operations of the scrap metal branch. You will ensure correct quality and weight of purchases, reconcile stock, and mitigate fraud while meeting legislative requirements.

You will lead and develop branch staff, enforce procedures, manage timekeeping and discipline, and deliver accurate operational and financial reports to senior management, while maintaining strong customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years' experience 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.

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 report any irregularities 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.

Skills

Numeracy

Stock reconciliation

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

SA Metal in Cape Town seeks a Production Manager to support the Factory Manager in day-to-day operations of the scrap metal branch. You will ensure correct quality and weight of purchases, reconcile stock, and mitigate fraud while meeting legislative requirements.

You will lead and develop branch staff, enforce procedures, manage timekeeping and discipline, and deliver accurate operational and financial reports to senior management, while maintaining strong customer relationships.