PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE: Based at: KZN North Coast Reporting to: CEO/Managing Director Position Overview: The production and operations executive will ensure that daily manufacturing activities of products are made efficiently, meet quality standards and stay on schedule. Role Responsibilities and Key Activities: Production & Operations: Planning department Management of Logistics & transporters Overseeing BOM’s Develop and Improve Production Planning system Involved in the Production Planning on a daily basis Assessing the Sales Report daily Mentoring / Leading staff Assisting with all related customer & sale Rep concerns Production Facilities Leading / Mentoring senior production Managers Implementing Production / Lean Manufacturing Good practices Design and re-design production layouts & processes Managing production related issues Assisting with customer queries and new designs Developing of the team Assessing all relevant administrative reports from the production departments & stores Assist with Block planning and Block distribution to all departments Manage and deal with all HR related situations Managing staff compliments during all seasons of the business Managing all Relevant RAW materials for production Sign off orders Credit notes sign off Manage all Quality issues with the team Technical input Possible solutions / Sourcing solutions Preventative measures Disciplinary requirements Stock Take Arranging stock take days with Team Physically involved with Stock Take process Re-designing the process for stock take as needed in collaboration with Finance executive Managing the stock take process Health & Safety Manage all relevant H&S processes and systems in conjunction with HR Executive Manage ASIB inspections as well as ensuring that we are ASIB approved Deal with Ithala related to all ASIB, H&S and building requirements Involved with all relevant training on Fire, First Aid training Ensuring that all requirements from the company appointed Insurers are adhered to Looking at future and possible risk Maintenance Manage & develop all maintenance related projects in conjunction with the team Monitoring & signing off of all maintenance related purchases for daily maintenance and projects Meeting daily with the Maintenance manager to discuss project progress as well as general maintenance Developing and Mentoring the Maintenance Team Managing the team and their related projects with the involvement of the maintenance manager HR Developing a good and open communication channel with all staff Assisting staff in all HR related situations in conjunction with HR Executive Chairing Disciplinarians when needed. Security Manage all related security issues from Neveon side with IGS Communicate directly with IGS on any and all related security issues Arranging of polygraph testing & assisting in investigations and cross examinations Staying in communication with relevant groups and SAPS contacts in the event of situations Projects Design of projects All project related planning & Timelines Sourcing suppliers and Contractors Obtaining quotes Project managing of projects Looking at cost saving for projects Obtaining info from peers as well as experts Miscellaneous Getting involved and obtaining skills to teach others Embroidery machine Border machine Assisting in new product development – Technical aspect Assisting Admin, HR, Production & Sales on miscellaneous items Cape Town Production Managing and assisting Cape Town Production Team in Production & Projects Qualifications : Matric, B.Comm, Engineer – Industrial Management or similar Knowledge of Microsoft Excel / Word / Pastel Experience: Strong interpersonal skills and relationship management Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential 5-10 year experiences Experience in production and operations Skills/Attributes/Knowledge: Good communication skills. Planning and control. Self-motivation. Managing the customer relationship. Able to work independently. Attention to detail
