Purpose: Lead manufacturing function within budget & output targets to meet customer requirements & standards.
Full accountability for ensuring safety, customer quality, cost and delivery requirements are met. Developing an enthusiastic, motivated & flexible team. Ensuring that Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to. Manage the team. Implement & manage continuous improvement principals
Key Focus Areas: To efficiently manage & control product manufacturing lines. Use all systems & processes at his/her disposal to effectively plan, monitor and report the status of manufacturing phase against Master Sales Plan.
Personal Attributes: Pr0-Atively contribute to creating a good team atmosphere. Takes ownership for team cohesion & team development. Is resilient, optimistic & open to change
Focused target driven with a positive, can-do attitude
Skills:
Excellent leadership & man-management skills
Ability to manage a variety of cross-functional team members
Excellent organisational & follow-up skills
Qualifications and Experience Levels:
Relevant Qualification is preferred, or relevant proven experience with Matric.
Extensive plant level experience with significant proven supervisory experience
Technical understanding
Understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Kaizen, lean manufacturing
Experience of managing Profit & Loss responsibilities for manufacturing
