Durban: Production Manager posted by Tower Group
Posted on 2025-04-29 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
Click Go Apply to apply online!
Get Similar Job Alerts
Apply directly for this position. Please read all instructions carefully.
We do not process job applications; we simply aggregate and display job listings.
More related positions
Cape Town City Centre: Travel Desk Administrator / Administrative Assistant – Durbanville
Cape Town City Centre: Travel Desk Administrator / Administrative Assistant – Durbanville Posted on 2025-04-17 00:00:00 Employer Unspecified Category Travel / tourism Location Cape Town…
View Job
Travel Desk Administrator / Administrative Assistant – Durbanville
Durban: Treasury and Debt Capital Markets Specialist posted by Hire Resolve
Durban: Treasury and Debt Capital Markets Specialist posted by Hire Resolve Posted on 2025-04-30 00:00:00 Employer Hire Resolve Category Auditing Location Kwazulu-Natal / Durban Job Summary…
View Job
Treasury and Debt Capital Markets Specialist
Durban: Restaurant Manager (Experienced 5)
Durban: Restaurant Manager (Experienced 5) Posted on 2025-04-17 00:00:00 Employer Unspecified Category Catering / hospitality Location eThekwini / Durban Job Summary Overseeing Daily Operations : Ensure…
View Job
Restaurant Manager (Experienced 5)
Durban: SAICA Trainees – Leading Bank posted by Hire Resolve
Durban: SAICA Trainees – Leading Bank posted by Hire Resolve Posted on 2025-04-30 00:00:00 Employer Hire Resolve Category Auditing Location Kwazulu-Natal / Durban Job Summary Position:…
View Job
SAICA Trainees – Leading Bank
Durban: Restaurant Manager
Durban: Restaurant Manager Posted on 2025-04-17 00:00:00 Employer Unspecified Category Catering / hospitality Location eThekwini / Durban Job Summary Diploma or degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary…
View Job
Restaurant Manager
Durbanville: Audit Manager posted by Hire Resolve
Durbanville: Audit Manager posted by Hire Resolve Posted on 2025-04-30 00:00:00 Employer Hire Resolve Category Auditing Location Western Cape / Durbanville Job Summary Hire Resolve’s Client…
View Job
Audit Manager
Durban North: CA Trainee Program (SAICA) posted by Hire Resolve
Durban North: CA Trainee Program (SAICA) posted by Hire Resolve Posted on 2025-04-30 00:00:00 Employer Hire Resolve Category Auditing Location Kwazulu-Natal / Durban North Job Summary…
View Job
CA Trainee Program (SAICA)
Durban: Barista (Experienced 5)
Durban: Barista (Experienced 5) Posted on 2025-04-17 00:00:00 Employer Unspecified Category Catering / hospitality Location eThekwini / Durban Job Summary Preparing Coffee and Other Beverages :…
View Job
Barista (Experienced 5)
Durban: Student Advisor (Sales Student Recruitment)
Durban: Student Advisor (Sales Student Recruitment) Posted on 2025-04-17 00:00:00 Employer Unspecified Category Sales Location eThekwini / Durban Job Summary Pretoria | Randburg | Sandton |…
View Job
Student Advisor (Sales Student Recruitment)
Durban: Financial Accountant posted by Hire Resolve
Durban: Financial Accountant posted by Hire Resolve Posted on 2025-04-30 00:00:00 Employer Hire Resolve Category Auditing Location Kwazulu-Natal / Durban Job Summary Hire Resolve is a…
View Job
Financial Accountant
Durban: Senior Accountant posted by Hire Resolve
Durban: Senior Accountant posted by Hire Resolve Posted on 2025-04-30 00:00:00 Employer Hire Resolve Category Auditing Location Kwazulu-Natal / Durban Job Summary Hire Resolve’s client is…
View Job
Senior Accountant
Durban: Technical Sales Representative
Durban: Technical Sales Representative Posted on 2025-04-17 00:00:00 Employer Unspecified Category Sales Location eThekwini / Durban Job Summary Role Overview We are seeking a highly motivated…
View Job
Technical Sales Representative
Durban: Independent Review Consultant posted by PKF Durban
Durban: Independent Review Consultant posted by PKF Durban Posted on 2025-04-29 00:00:00 Employer PKF Durban Category Auditing Location Kwazulu-Natal / Durban Job Summary An opportunity has…
View Job
Independent Review Consultant
Durban: Accountant – Manufacturing – R650K – R480K posted by Hire Resolve
Durban: Accountant – Manufacturing – R650K – R480K posted by Hire Resolve Posted on 2025-04-30 00:00:00 Employer Hire Resolve Category Auditing Location Kwazulu-Natal / Durban Job…
View Job
Accountant – Manufacturing – R650K – R480K
Durban: Electrical Project Engineer
Durban: Electrical Project Engineer Posted on 2025-04-17 00:00:00 Employer Unspecified Category Engineering Location eThekwini / Durban Job Summary Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM 4:00 PM…
View Job
Electrical Project Engineer
Durban: Millwright
Durban: Millwright Posted on 2025-04-24 00:00:00 Employer Unspecified Category Facilities / maintenance Location eThekwini / Durban Job Summary Responsible for the upkeep of plant equipment and…
View Job
Millwright
Durban: PRODUCTION PLANNER
Durban: PRODUCTION PLANNER Posted on 2025-04-22 00:00:00 Employer Unspecified Category Retail / wholesale Location eThekwini / Durban Job Summary PRODUCTION PLANNER – MUST have FMCG Industry…
View Job
PRODUCTION PLANNER
Durban: Junior Bookkeeper posted by PKF Durban
Durban: Junior Bookkeeper posted by PKF Durban Posted on 2025-04-29 00:00:00 Employer PKF Durban Category Auditing Location Kwazulu-Natal / Durban Job Summary A Junior Bookkeeper is…
View Job
Junior Bookkeeper
Durban: Night Shift Manager
Durban: Night Shift Manager Posted on 2025-04-17 00:00:00 Employer Unspecified Category Transport / logistics / warehouse Location eThekwini / Durban Job Summary Key Responsibilities: Operations &…
View Job
Night Shift Manager
Durban: Restaurant Manager
Durban: Restaurant Manager Posted on 2025-04-17 00:00:00 Employer Unspecified Category Catering / hospitality Location eThekwini / Durban Job Summary Responsibilities include: Managing all front-of-house operations and…
View Job
Restaurant Manager
Durban: FURNACE OPERATOR – FOUNDRY EXPERIENCE
Durban: FURNACE OPERATOR – FOUNDRY EXPERIENCE Posted on 2025-04-17 00:00:00 Employer Unspecified Category Engineering Location eThekwini / Durban Job Summary FURNACE OPERATOR with FOUNDRY Industry experience…
View Job
FURNACE OPERATOR – FOUNDRY EXPERIENCE
Durban: Private Banker – Acquisitions: High Income Banking – Durban posted by Rory Mackie & Associates
Durban: Private Banker – Acquisitions: High Income Banking – Durban posted by Rory Mackie & Associates Posted on 2025-04-29 00:00:00 Employer Rory Mackie & Associates…
View Job
Private Banker – Acquisitions
Durban: Broker Consultant posted by Telebest
Durban: Broker Consultant posted by Telebest Posted on 2025-04-29 00:00:00 Employer Telebest Category Other Insurance Location Kwazulu-Natal / Durban Job Summary Our client has an EE…
View Job
Broker Consultant
Durban: Motor Technician
Durban: Motor Technician Posted on 2025-04-17 00:00:00 Employer Unspecified Category Facilities / maintenance Location eThekwini / Durban Job Summary As a Motor Technician, you will work…
View Job
Motor Technician
Durban: Sales Consultant: Budget posted by Telebest
Durban: Sales Consultant: Budget posted by Telebest Posted on 2025-04-29 00:00:00 Employer Telebest Category Other Insurance Location Kwazulu-Natal / Durban Job Summary Our client has an…
View Job
Sales Consultant