A production company in Rosslyn is seeking a production manager. Grade 12. Degree/Diploma in Production or Operations Management. Technical Qualification eg. Trade 5 Years proven experience in Manufacturing/Trailer Industry In-depth knowledge of company products. Business planning, decision-making, problem-solving, communication, delegation, and time management. Computer Literacy: MS Office (essential) Welding experience and/or knowledge (highly beneficial) Supervise the various departmental production activities by planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Conduct capacity planning and process optimization to maintain production adherence. Ensure adherence to the production schedule and achievement of targets. Upgrade and maintain the high-speed schedule on a daily base. Overseeing the employee workforce in the department. Manage and oversee the warehousing and distribution of components which are used in the production process through the different Warehouses. Establish the levels of staff required to achieve production outputs. Manage staff requirements and direct the production team effectively. Organize, monitor and control staff, shifts and overtime. Monitor Administrative activities such as Overtime, discipline, attendance of staff. Sign off on weekly clock- cards that has been calculated and completed by the Administrator. Ensure that all machines and equipments are up to working standards. Ensure all tools are available to perform the required work, are maintained and tool checks are performed on every shift. Be aware of, and communicate to superior, any potential or actual failures to meet service level requirements. Daily green meetings with crew. Arrange meetings, prepare and communicate reports, and liaise with other production areas.

Job Responsibilities: Manage all functions and ensure that production targets are met according to quality standards Conduct meeting with production teams in order to prioritize and plan daily and or shift activities Apply just in time principles as and when required Ensure that all production resources are available timeously Monitor/ Control quality and all line activities throughout duration of the shift Ensure effective shop floor planning according to load chart as well as advance planning. Ensure that the set OEE is achieved for each of the operations stamping and assembly Liaise with all supporting department regarding preventative and breakdown on machine and tools Ensure proper usage and care of all equipment, tooling and material Ensure that any production loss is followed up immediately Ensure accurate and timeous completion of all production and quality related documentation Monitor and reconcile expenditure against budget on a monthly basis Investigate and resolve any discrepancies Job Requirements: Degree Production, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Minimum 3-5 years quality background within the automotive environment. Minimum 8 years Assembly experience, Minimum 5 years supervisory experience in Automotive Quality Environment Minimum 2 years experience in tool and jig manufacturing Knowledge and Skills required: Management of Press Shop & Assembly Administration 3Management of staff Housekeeping Performance Targets Productivity improvements Product improvements Versatility / job enhancement