Job Title: Departmental Manager – Upholstery
Industry: Manufacturing
Location: Alrode – Gauteng
Salary: R 25 000 R 35 000

Hire Resolves client, a well-established aircraft company, is seeking a skilled Departmental Manager. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of managerial experience, preferably in the upholstery or manufacturing industry, with strong leadership skills, the ability to drive continuous improvement, and ensure quality standards are met.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, prioritise, and coordinate production schedules and task allocation.
• Oversee and coordinate departmental process trials and changes.
• Ensure shift-to-shift coordination for seamless operations.
• Ensure correct work commencement and execution to meet production goals and schedule dates.
• Record, track, and report daily production results.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Coordinate activities around major production changes.
• Ensure ongoing continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure availability of parts, tools, and materials as required.
• Promote and maintain a positive team culture and morale.

• Respond to, investigate, and resolve challenges encountered by team members.
• Facilitate work-group sessions as required.
• Provide and oversee the development of training, cross-training, and coaching for team members.

• Confirm quality by routine checks.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, attendance, and corrective action procedures.
• Maintain oversight of departmental safety practices and ensure adherence to safety regulations.
• Supervise daily clean-up and tidying within the department.
• Ensure on-the-floor tool/machine checks and daily maintenance.
• Audit and coach standardised work (Construction Manual / SOPs).

• Coordinate support from external departments (e.g. R&D, Stores, Maintenance, etc.).
• Facilitate collaboration with upstream and downstream departments.
• Coordinate major maintenance activities affecting the department.

• Capture data and report on KPIs, ensuring targets set by the Production Manager are met.
• Develop, implement, and report on corrective action plans where KPIs and targets are not achieved.

Requirements:

• Matric/ Grade 12 or equivalent
• Upholstery background is non-negotiable
• A minimum of 5 years experience in a managerial role
• MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong administrative skills and structured approach
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship

How to Apply:

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Salary: negotiable.

Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

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We will contact you within 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will keep your CV on file for future opportunities.