Production Manager

SUMMARY:
Our client in the automotive manufacturing industry is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Production Manager to manage all production-related activities and the allocated production area, to produce the highest quality product at the lowest possible costs, through waste elimination, problem-solving and continuous improvement

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS Diploma and/ or Degree in Engineering/ Mechanical 3-5 years of related professional experience English (fluency in reading, writing, and speaking) High level of leadership and decision-making Able to motivate, influence and train people Ability to interact with management at all levels Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication A good communicator with a proven track record of delivering tangible results through effective management and delegation Good organizational and planning skills PC literate – excellent Microsoft skills Ability to think and act in a strategic way Ability to build and develop talent Ability to demonstrate an effective approach to engagement and problem-solving Ability to achieve planned results RESPONSIBILITIES Managing all production-related activities and management of the allocated production area Lead and support a cross-functional team to achieve corporate goals and plant Produce the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost, through waste elimination, problem-solving and continuous improvement Ensure that the department is aligned to the strategic vision of the company Progress monitoring and recording to achieve daily/ weekly/ monthly targets Weekly/ monthly assessment of achievement of production targets Ensure the quality condition of the product falls in line with the said KPIs Maintain and enhance a culture of continuous improvement Ensure that interventions such as problem-solving activities are maintained effectively to add value to the department Maintain plant costs as per set KPIs Managing discipline Ensure that training initiatives are in place to improve the skills of the workforce Ensure that there is an effective change-point management system in place to combat the effects of absenteeism and new processes Ensure that the department complies with HSE/ legal compliance requirements in terms of potential hazards/ injuries, as well as taking the necessary corrective action for injuries and proactive measures to reduce the risk Responsible for developing a high-performance DOS culture throughout the organization Leadership required to set an example by promoting and engaging in the following DOS audits Managing by facts Jishukens, workshops, and other improvement activities Coaching and developing others Leading the diamond meetings Frequent review of the KPI boards in the work area Encouraging all team members to participate in continuous improvement activities