REQUIREMENTS Matric (Grade 12) – Mathematics and Science required with a pass at a higher grade Certificate in a technical discipline or production-related fields (NQF 5) A diploma in a technical discipline or production-related fields (NQF 6) is required Trade Test (NQF 5) – advantageous Certificate in First Line Management (FLMP) (NQF 5) – advantageous 5 years of experience in production/ maintenance operations in a manufacturing environment, of which 2 years should be at the supervisory level Up to 3 years of experience in working shifts – advantageous RESPONSIBILITIES Production operations and control Achieve production targets through the optimum use and application of resources and skills Ensures production operational effectiveness, efficiency and quality to achieve targets following timeframes/ schedules Ensures open communication channels with relevant departments to ensure the highest standards of product quality are maintained Completes, processes and updates all production records and related documentation Maintenance operations and control Ensures effective and preventative maintenance is performed on all plant/ infrastructure/ equipment as required, to limit potential failure and optimise production processes Coordinates first-line maintenance to restrict or prevent plant/ equipment downtime Raise job cards for all maintenance work required, ensure work permits are included (work permits for “hot work”, vessel entry and elevated work to be escalated to the manager for approval) Approves all job cards after maintenance work is completed successfully Ensures that equipment and work areas are safe, maintained by operators, and that housekeeping principles are adhered to at all times Compliance Operates within controls and procedures to ensure the integrity of the company Identifies and reports risks or areas of concern to management within own department and area of responsibility Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and procedures to prevent fruitless, wasteful and irregular expenditure Strictly adheres to, complies with and assumes responsibility for enforcing Health, Safety and Environmental legislation, regulations toward minimising risk, exposure, incidents or damage to the organization and environment in any form or manner Customer service Maintains effective working relationships with customers (both internal and external) towards rendering the highest quality of services Represents the company in meetings with relevant stakeholders Identifies and solves problems creatively whilst demonstrating a high level of integrity in line with the company’s core values Staff supervision Ensures that all employees have signed performance agreements Monitors and measures performance quarterly by conducting employee appraisals In collaboration with HR, identify staff performance objectives, potential areas of development and action plans where necessary Ensures ongoing training and development of employees Addresses employee relations matters fairly and promptly Cost and financial control Contributes to the budget preparation process Promotes and communicates the effective, efficient, economical and transparent use of financial and other resources Monitors and controls expenditure against budget and ensures spending occurs within budgetary limits and the company’s financial guidelines, and reports deviations to the direct manager Explores opportunities to control and reduce costs OHS requirements Inspection and sign off on all safety equipment Blood lead counselling for employees with high blood lead levels Ensuring that all employees have the correct permits when doing specialised eg, working at heights and confined spaces Ensure that all employees have proper sign-off for the tasks that are undertaken Ensures that the team wears the correct PPE and uses it correctly to minimise exposure to lead acid dust Be aware of all equipment safety issues and be constantly aware of high-speed machinery, which may pose a risk, to ensure the safety of the team and colleagues, and bypass safety systems where necessary for operational reasons

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