Gauteng: Factory Manager posted by iStaff (Pty) Ltd

1. Grade 12
2. Solid Factory floor/Production flow and staff management experience (non-negotiable)
3. Experience within the steel/metals industry
4. Be willing to work overtime when necessary, but at least 1-2 Saturdays a month
5. Sober habits

 
Duties and Responsibilities:
Production & Operations Management

• Manage and coordinate day-to-day production activities across all factory functions.
• Ensure production plans are achieved in accordance with sales forecasts and customer delivery timelines.
• Track and improve machine utilisation, downtime, and overall production output.
• Ensure production documentation, job cards, and routing are completed accurately.
• Continuously improve production processes, workflow, and efficiency.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure all manufactured products meet the Company’s quality standards and agreed customer specifications.
• Enforce compliance with standard operating procedures, work instructions, and quality systems.
• Oversee inspection activities, material checks, and final product verification.
• Investigate quality issues, non-conformances, and customer complaints.
• Implement corrective and preventative actions to prevent recurrence.
• Engage with suppliers and customers on quality-related matters when necessary.

Health, Safety & Workplace Standards

• Ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation and Company policies.
• Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the factory.
• Ensure employees are trained in safe working practices and equipment operation.
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Maintain high housekeeping and workplace organisation standards (5S).
• Investigate incidents and near misses and implement corrective measures.

Leadership & People Management

• Lead, supervise, and motivate supervisors, team leaders, and production staff.
• Clearly communicate performance expectations, targets, and responsibilities.
• Manage attendance, discipline, and performance in line with Company procedures.
• Identify skills gaps and support training and development initiatives.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Inventory, Materials & Asset Management

• Maintain accurate control of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
• Oversee stock counts and investigate discrepancies.
• Ensure materials are used correctly according to specifications and job requirements.
• Reduce waste, rework, and scrap across operations.
• Ensure factory equipment, tools, and assets are maintained and fit for purpose.
• Work closely with Maintenance to reduce breakdowns and unplanned downtime.

Cost Control & Operational Efficiency

• Monitor labour productivity, material usage, and overall production costs.
• Identify and implement cost-reduction initiatives without impacting quality or safety.
• Manage overtime and workforce planning in line with production needs.
• Provide performance data and insights to management.

Planning, Reporting & Administration

• Review and analyse daily, weekly, and monthly production performance.
• Ensure accurate documentation and record-keeping for production, quality, and labour.
• Escalate operational risks, delays, or issues to senior management.
• Participate in operational and management planning meetings.
• Monitor key performance indicators and drive corrective actions where required.

Customer & Business Alignment

• Support on-time and in-full (OTIF) delivery targets.
• Ensure factory operations meet customer service and quality expectations.
• Assist with customer audits, site visits, and technical discussions as needed.
• Align factory priorities with the Company’s strategic and operational objectives.

Continuous Improvement & Change

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across production, quality, and logistics.
• Support the implementation of new systems, equipment, and process enhancements.
• Encourage problem-solving and accountability at all organisational levels.
• Ensure changes are communicated effectively, supported by training, and embedded into daily operations.

 
 
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