<p>Well established company based in Durban are seeking a qualified and experienced applicant to join their dynamic team.</p><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Must have Grade 12 (certificate must be provided on application)</li><li>Must have Degree/Diploma in the field of Production/Operations Management or Industrial Engineering Science or equivalent NQF level 6 qualification (certificate to be provided on application)</li><li>Minimum 6 Years in Automotive/Manufacturing experience</li><li>Minimum 6 Years in similar role</li><li>Textile non-wovens advantageous</li><li>Experience with (SHE) Risk Assessments</li></ul><p><strong>Duties:</strong></p><ul><li>Develop the plant medium to long term manufacturing strategy</li><li>Assist with developing operational strategy.</li><li>Align plant Manufacturing Strategy to the overall business strategy</li><li>Provide Strategic and Change Leadership to the Manufacturing Function and Teams</li><li>Achieve/exceed the annual Manufacturing Operational Plan in accordance to set goals, targets and criteria</li><li>Plan, schedule and monitor production (Sales forecasts, requirements, stock levels, maintenance requirements, change overs)</li><li>Schedule and arrange maintenance and repairs for manufacturing operations</li><li>Oversee production planning</li><li>Approve Production Plans</li><li>Analyse and interpret Production statistics/data to identify opportunities for improvements</li><li>Deliver operational results in accordance with plant plans and budgets</li><li>Ensure appropriate standards are established for plant utilisation and efficiency, and that performance is constantly monitored against these standards</li><li>Meet all production &amp; operational deadlines &amp; implement continuous improvement savings</li><li>Optimise the manufacturing processes</li><li>Ensure the optimal and efficient use of plant and production resources</li><li>Manage plant improvement projects</li><li>Investigate and resolve manufacturing related problems and sub-standard performance</li><li>Establish best practices for plant utilisation and efficiencies</li><li>Oversee the activities of production contractors in the plant</li><li>Monitor the level of production material to ensure sufficient material to support production</li><li>Oversee the monthly stock takes and ensures that records are correctly entered</li><li>Implement Planned Maintenance on all equipment with the maintenance dept in line with the Planned Maintenance schedule, as agreed</li><li>Keep up to date with latest production trends and developments</li><li>Benchmark manufacturing processes and technology against best practices</li><li>Continually measure, monitor and provide improvement plans for improving business systems efficiency and cost reduction programs</li><li>Compile Production Reports</li><li>Participate, present &amp; report on all Production issues at HOD meetings</li><li>Monitor the achievement of daily production targets</li><li>Manage individual, team and departmental performance to achieve organisational objectives</li><li>Manage labour stability and complement in line with budget, including managing production headcount</li><li>Participate in the implementation and utilisation of equity related processes, as required</li><li>Plan, organise and monitor production work in plant and within own areas of responsibility</li><li>Determine the training needs of the Department</li><li>Manage workforce discipline and sub-standard performance</li><li>Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels</li><li>Ensure discipline is maintained in department (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct)</li><li>Resolve grievances and disputes</li><li>Partake in SACO hours clearances, and exceptions approval process as per Payroll requirements and meeting set deadlines for payroll submission</li><li>Conduct continuous Risk Assessments in the workplace</li><li>Conduct Planned Task Observations in the workplace</li><li>Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace</li><li>Address workplace hazards and risks</li><li>Apply safety, health and environment practices and legal requirements when working on machines and equipment</li></ul><p> </p><p>Should you wish to apply please submit your CV through for consideration.</p><p>Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.</p>