East London: Manufacturing Manager posted by Profile Personnel
Posted on 2025-09-20 00:00:00
| Employer | Profile Personnel |
|---|---|
| Category | Other Motoring |
| Location | Eastern Cape / East London |
Job Summary
Purpose of the job:
Lead the manufacturing function within budget and output targets to meet customer requirements and standards, having full accountability for ensuring safety, customer quality and that cost and delivery requirements are met.
Key Performance Areas Strategy:
Assist with developing the plant medium to long term Manufacturing Strategy and operational plans
Align plant Manufacturing Strategy to the overall business strategy
Production:
Effectively and efficiently manage the production of the required daily/weekly/monthly targets in line with customer specifications ensuring the target productivity level is achieved on a daily basis.
Communicate and liaise with other departmental managers regarding throughput of stock to ensure production targets are met
Drive process improvements on Overall Equipment Effectiveness by appropriate data analyses
Analyse production plans
Investigate and resolve manufacturing related problems and sub-standard performance
Quality:
Drive Quality Empowerment into Manufacturing.
Maintain IATF Certification
Project Management:
Project Management of run in, run out of models/business projects
Ensuring plant readiness for implementation of new business project
Provide feedback and guidance at CI meetings
Implement new equipment/technology/processes in accordance with the Manufacturing Strategic Plan
Maintenance Management
Ensure operational efficiency of electrical equipment and mechanical systems
Safety, Health and Environmental:
Drive continuous 5s improvements, utilizing Gemba walks to define and implement remedial and improvement actions
Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace
Address workplace hazards and risk
People Management:
Ensure an enabling climate/culture.
Assess training and development needs
Effectively manage individuals and teams
Ensure a safe, secure and legal working environment.
Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
Ensure discipline is maintained in department (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
Resolve grievances and disputes
Competencies: Knowledge and Skills:
Functional Knowledge
Business Expertise
Leadership
Problem Solving
Interpersonal Skills
MS Office
Project Management
Lean Manufacturing Principles
Industrial Relations
Quality Standards
Minimum Requirements:
Engineering Degree
Experience:
At least 6 years experience in the automotive industry in a similar role
Duration: 6-Months Fixed-Term Contract (FTC)
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