• Manage all functions and ensure that production targets are met according to quality standards 
• Conduct meeting with production teams in order to prioritize and plan daily and or shift activities  
• Apply just in time principles as and when required  
• Ensure that all production resources are available timeously  
• Monitor/ Control quality and all line activities throughout duration of the shift 
• Ensure effective shop floor planning according to load chart as well as advance planning. 
• Ensure that the set OEE is achieved for each of the operations stamping  and assembly 
• Liaise with all supporting department regarding preventative and breakdown on machine and tools  
• Ensure proper usage and care of all equipment, tooling and material 
• Ensure that any production loss is followed up immediately 
• Ensure accurate and timeous completion of all production and quality related  documentation 
• Monitor and reconcile expenditure against budget on a monthly basis Investigate  and resolve any discrepancies

Job Requirements: 

• Degree Production, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering 
• Minimum 3-5 years quality background within the automotive environment. 
• Minimum 8 years’ Assembly experience,  
• Minimum 5 years’ supervisory experience in Automotive Quality Environment  
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in tool and jig manufacturing

Knowledge and Skills required:

• Management of Press Shop & Assembly  
• Administration 
• 3Management of staff 
• Housekeeping 
• Performance Targets 
• Productivity improvements 
• Product improvements  
• Versatility / job enhancement