Overview
Our client in the Timber industry is seeking a Senior Production Manager to join their team. The successful incumbent will be responsible for overseeing all operations in a manner that allows for the most effective and efficient production of products required by the defined plan of operations.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12/Matric
- Relevant tertiary education qualification
- 15 years of business experience with at least 5 of these years having experience in a senior production management position including oversight of service divisions such as maintenance
- Experience in developing and implementing production plans, process controls, and quality controls
- Experience in planning and implementing technological upgrades
- Financially literate and skilled in the preparation and control of budgets
- Knowledgeable and current on basic labour legislation
- A sound ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with persons from different cultures
- Basic computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Job Responsibilities
- Planning, controlling, and directing the production operations
- Taking responsibility for the management of sites in all respects.
- Ensuring and improving the performance, productivity, efficiency, and profitability of departmental and organizational operations through the provision of effective methods and strategies.
- Formulating and implementing policies and procedures to maximize output and reduce risks
- Manage and motivate all staff to follow labour laws and company policies
- Ensuring the maintenance and maintenance scheduling of all machinery and equipment in the department
- Ensuring a high-level housekeeping standard in the department
Key Competencies / Skills
- Analytical thinking
- Initiative
- Decision making
- Maintain relationships
- Team player
