Job Summary
Plant Manager required for global automotive company based in East London.
Your role will include providing operational direction and managing the plant, its financial resources and people in a safe and cost-effective way that satisfies both operational and business objectives.
Your role will include:
- Develop plant medium to long term Manufacturing Strategy and operational plans
- Align plant Manufacturing Strategy to the overall business strategy
- Provide Strategic and Change Leadership to the Manufacturing Function and Teams
- Implement new equipment/technology/processes in accordance with the Manufacturing Strategic Plan
- Achieve/exceed the annual Manufacturing Operational Plan in accordance to set targets Planning
- Approve Production Plans Production Management
- Manage plant projects
- Analyse and interpret Production statistics/data in order to identify opportunities for improvements
- Manage relationships with internal/external customers
- Identify opportunities for improvements with key suppliers
- Continuous Improvements
- Maintain IATF 16949 accreditation
- Achieve PPM targets SHE
- Develop and update Manufacturing Policies, Procedures, Protocols, Work Instructions, Codes of Practice, etc.
- Provide input into the budget process
- Monitor performance against budget (expense controls, variances, etc.)
- Initiate requests for CAPEX/Disposal/Transfers
- Determine the training needs of the Department
- Conduct Performance Reviews and manage sub-standard performance
- Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
To be considered for this role, you will need to have:
- Grade 12
- Bachelors Degree in Commerce or Science or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
- 5 years senior management experience in the Automotive industry
- Must have an understanding of an income statement, balance sheet and financial ratios
- Needs understanding of Lean manufacturing principals to ensure good management of the Process Engineering department
- Good technical aptitude to ensure management of the Maintenance department
Should you wish to apply please email your CV through to tammi@profilepersonnel.co.za">tammi@profilepersonnel.co.za
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
