Johannesburg: Fabrication Production Manager posted by Headhunters

Our Client in the Engineering/Manufacturing Industry is seeking to employ a Fabrication Production Manager to their team based in Benoni, Johannesburg.

Requirements:

• Technical or Engineering Qualification is required.
• Management Diploma or Degree is required.
• Minimum 20 years work experience with a proven track record in a fabrication facility is essential.
• Knowledge of the OHS Act is required.
• Computer literacy in MS Word and Excel is required.
• The ability to read and interpret CAD drawings is a prerequisite.
• Knowledge of more than one official language is an advantage.
• Experience with all facets of steel fabrication is essential.
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels of staff is essential.
• The ability to mentor staff is essential.
• Extensive experience in a fabrication environment with a proven managerial track record is essential.
• The ability to drive quality performance and meet strict production and project deadlines is essential.
• The ability to work in a high-output production facility and manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously is required.
• Exemplary planning and scheduling skills are required.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Plan and schedule production activities, including daily meetings with the Sales Administration Manager to receive job information packs.
• Plan and organise production schedules to meet client requirements.
• Conduct daily meetings with fabrication floor supervisors to deliver planning schedules and ensure supervisory alignment.
• Implement and manage quality control and assurance measures.
• Manage health and safety protocols to ensure compliance throughout the facility.
• Manage human resources and external contractors to achieve production targets and deadlines.
• Develop and manage production budgets and cost-control systems.
• Manage and mentor staff to support skills development and growth.
• Oversee equipment maintenance management and monitoring.
• Resolve production constraints through problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure that daily and monthly fabrication targets are met from preparation to final assembly.
• Provide weekly and monthly reports to the executive team to ensure production and commercial targets are met.
• Establish and maintain lean manufacturing practices to minimise waste and rework.
• Ensure engineering good practice and adherence to welding and fabrication standards.
• Maintain the overall upkeep and housekeeping of the production facility.
• Manage and maintain all production and HR documentation and records.

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.