Ekurhuleni: Production Manager posted by Unique Personnel Ltd

Summary description of role: Plans and maintains the production schedule Manages staff productivity and output of the remanufacturing division Drives a strong continuous improvement program in the production environment Collaborates and communicates effectively and constructively with all stakeholders both internal and external Focus on customer liaison, provides technical expertise and advice to all stakeholders both internal and external Plans, maintenances and reports on the production budget Participate in the planning session of the departmental section budget Implements and manages budget for the department Checks and controls/expense against approved operating budget Prepares and submits deviations from departments budget plans Responds to audit queries regarding financial transactions Submits staff S&T and overtime/expense claims for approval Develop/maintain report cost contain/management Makes recommendations for Corporate Governance related controls and standards, and procedures Provides validated information for inclusion in statutory and other reports Reports any deviations from acceptable norms, approved procedures and practices Drafts Terms of Reference/Specification documents Liaise with key stakeholders/service providers and suppliers Manages ethical supplier relationships Documents changes & renewals of contracts Informs subordinate staff of contractual details/terms/policies & procedures Resolves contractual compliance issues/problems Monitors supplier risk Monitors contractual compliance Reports on issues/problems and concerns Qualifications: Mechanical Engineering Degree (if B.Tech 10 years experience) An additional management Diploma an advantage Experience: 6 10 years experience in manufacturing/engineering/mining environment within Production. 3 years of supervisory experience- managing a team of people directly. Sound technical track record Mechanical Engineering Degree plus experience of company products/heavy earth moving equipment in a mining environment Business Experience focus, rather than pure technical High computer literacy Specific knowledge requirements: SAP – Advanced. MS Excel – Intermediate – Advanced. Microsoft Word Basic Valid Drivers license ISO 9001/2008 Occupational Health and Safety Act Labour relations act/Conditions of employment Act Understanding of the SEIFSA Agreements