JOB DESCRIPTION

The Production Manager is responsible for assisting and supporting the Factory Manager in the day-to-day running of one of the company's sophisticated scrap metal branches. The Production Manager must ensure that all scrap metal is purchased correctly, that stock is reconciled, that fraud and theft are mitigated, and that all legislative requirements are adhered to. The Production Manager must lead and manage the branch's staff in all matters, including ensuring that high standards of work are maintained, that staff are adhering to instructions and procedures, maintaining staff attendance and timekeeping, and working with HR on disciplinary matters.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Manage the branch's operations and staff

· Ensure scrap metal is purchased at the correct grade and weight, and that all purchase and dispatch records are accurately maintained and reconciled.

· Ensure full compliance with the Second-Hand Goods Act, including accurate recording of all information required under the Act.

· Manage stock control, inventory accuracy and cash

· Lead the branch staff to meet daily operational and purchasing targets.

· Manage staff discipline, timekeeping and attendance directly - including initiating and running disciplinary processes where required.

· Maintain vigilance against theft, fraud, bribery and dishonesty, and escalate any suspected irregularities immediately to senior management.

· Maintain strong customer relations and resolve customer complaints professionally.

· Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and health & safety regulations.

· Prepare accurate daily, weekly and monthly operational and financial reports for senior management.

· Work closely with senior management and other branch managers to share best practice across sites.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

· Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent

· A minimum of 4 years' experience working in a factory environment.

· Experience managing a factory, depot, store or yard with direct accountability for stock, cash and staff is an advantage.

· A demonstrable, verifiable track record of managing staff, including discipline, timekeeping and attendance, with specific examples, is an advantage.

· Strong numeracy and accuracy - comfortable with stock reconciliation, margins and daily/monthly reporting.

· Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

· Clear credit and criminal record - all shortlisted candidates will undergo background, credit, criminal and polygraph verification.

Job title: Production Manager

Reporting to: Operations Manager & Factory Manager

Job type: Permanent position

Benefits include:

· Provident fund

· Medical aid

· Life cover at 4 x annual salary

· Funeral cover

· 15 x paid leave days per annum

· Long service leave after five years of employment

Standard hours

· 07h30 - 7h00: Monday - Thursday

· 07h30 - 16h00: Friday

· May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorized to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.