Durban: Production Manager posted by Tower Group
Posted on 2025-07-26 00:00:00
| Employer | Tower Group |
|---|---|
| Category | Other Motoring |
| Location | Kwazulu-Natal / Durban |
Job Summary
Our client, a leader in the automotive manufacturing industry is seeking an experienced Production Manager to join their team based in Durban.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Grade 12
- Degree/Diploma in the field of Production/Operations management or Industrial Engineering Science or equivalent NQF level 6 qualification
- Minimum 6 Years in Automotive/Manufacturing experience
- Minimum 6 Years in similar role
- Textile non-wovens advantageous
MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS
- Develop the plant medium to long term manufacturing strategy
- Assist with developing operational strategy.
- Align plant Manufacturing Strategy to the overall business strategy
- Provide Strategic and Change Leadership to the Manufacturing Function and Teams
- Achieve/exceed the annual Manufacturing Operational Plan in accordance to set goals, targets and criteria
- Plan, schedule and monitor production (Sales forecasts, requirements, stock levels, maintenance requirements, change overs, etc.)
- Schedule and arrange maintenance and repairs for manufacturing operations
- Oversee production planning
- Approve Production Plans
- Analyse and interpret Production statistics/data to identify opportunities for improvements
- Deliver operational results in accordance with plant plans and budgets
- Ensure appropriate standards are established for plant utilisation and efficiency, and that performance is constantly monitored against these standards
- Meet all production & operational deadlines & implement continuous improvement savings
- Optimise the manufacturing processes
- Ensure the optimal and efficient use of plant and production resources
- Manage plant improvement projects
- Investigate and resolve manufacturing related problems and sub-standard performance
- Establish best practices for plant utilisation and efficiencies
- Oversee the activities of production contractors in the plant
- Monitor the level of production material to ensure sufficient material to support production
- Oversee the monthly stock takes and ensures that records are correctly entered
- Implement Planned Maintenance on all equipment with the maintenance dept in line with the Planned Maintenance schedule, as agreed
- Keep up to date with latest production trends and developments
- Benchmark manufacturing processes and technology against best practices
- Continually measure, monitor and provide improvement plans for improving business systems efficiency and cost reduction programs
- Compile Production Reports
- Participate, present & report on all Production issues at HOD meetings
- Monitor the achievement of daily production targets
- Manage individual, team and departmental performance to achieve organisational objectives
- Manage labour stability and complement in line with budget, including managing production headcount
- Participate in the implementation and utilisation of equity related processes, as required
- Plan, organise and monitor production work in plant and within own areas of responsibility
- Determine the training needs of the Department
- Manage workforce discipline and sub-standard performance
- Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
- Ensure discipline is maintained in department (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
- Resolve grievances and disputes
- Partake in SACO hours clearances, and exceptions approval process as per Payroll requirements and meeting set deadlines for payroll submission
- Conduct continuous Risk Assessments in the workplace
- Conduct Planned Task Observations in the workplace
- Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace
- Address workplace hazards and risks
- Apply safety, health and environment practices and legal requirements when working on machines and equipment
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