Job Description
Our client in the Automotive Component Manufacturing Sector is seeking to employ a experienced Senior Production Manager to their team based in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape.
Requirements:
- Diploma and/or Degree in Engineering/Mechanical Engineering.
- 5+ years industry related experience.
- High level of leadership and decision making.
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication.
Requirements:
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Ensure departmental alignment with the strategic objectives and vision of the company.
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Monitor and record progress to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly operational targets.
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Conduct regular (weekly and monthly) evaluations to assess the achievement of production goals.
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Ensure that product quality consistently meets or exceeds Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
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Foster and maintain a culture of continuous improvement across all levels of the department.
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Effectively implement and sustain problem-solving initiatives that add measurable value to operations.
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Control and optimize plant costs in line with established KPIs and budget expectations.
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Promote and enforce consistent standards of discipline within the workforce.
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Drive training and development programs to enhance workforce skills and performance.
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Implement and manage an effective change-point management system to mitigate the impact of absenteeism and process changes.
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Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) regulations, including proactive risk reduction and timely corrective actions for any incidents or hazards.
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Lead the development and embedding of a high-performance Daily Operating System (DOS) culture throughout the organization.
Leadership Expectations:
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Set a strong example through active engagement in:
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DOS audits and structured process reviews.
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Data-driven decision-making (“Managing by Facts”)
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Continuous improvement initiatives, including Jishukens and workshops.
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Coaching and mentoring of team members.
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Leading daily Diamond meetings to review performance and drive action.
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Regularly reviewing KPI boards and taking corrective actions where necessary.
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Inspire and encourage team-wide participation in continuous improvement activities and operational excellence programs.
Please be advised should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.
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