ROLE OVERVIEW
As a Production Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the production process. Your main goal will be to ensure that our production operations run smoothly and efficiently, meeting all quality standards and deadlines. You will work closely with our production team to ensure that all products are delivered on time and with the highest level of quality.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure timely production of goods, meeting the Company's 7-day turnaround rule.
- Monitor and maintain production output targets.
- Continuously assess product quality, implementing corrective actions when necessary.
- Track and improve production line efficiencies.
- Update management regularly on production progress.
- Sign off and submit all production timesheets promptly.
- Ensure adherence to all company procedures.
- Proactively manage time and attendance of workshop staff ensuring maximum efficiency of time available to work.
- Monitor and review staff performance, completing daily production reports.
- Address substandard product with relevant staff/supervisors.
- Manage disciplinary issues in collaboration with HR.
- Enforcement of workshop and general factory guidelines and rules.
- Ensure staff adhere to heath and safety directives and policies at all times including wearing relevant PPE and/or uniforms.
- Verify staff have the correct tools for production through weekly checks
- Manage and maintain efficient and effective material usage:
- Ensure offcuts from completed jobs are returned to the store following proper procedures.
- Disclosing any material drawn due to production errors on the BOQ.
- Double-check manufactured goods before handover to the next department.
- Oversee scrap management, signing off daily on designated scrap for sale.
- Conduct regular safety checks on equipment used in ordinary course of business.
- Conduct weekly safety checks on all production machinery.
- Perform weekly inspections of machinery and tools, reporting any damage immediately.
- Assist with monthly stock takes
- Conduct monthly toolbox talks in each division
- Foster a respectful environment for all clients and staff members.
- Maintain a positive company image.
REQUIREMENTS
- Matric
- Relevant degree or diploma preferred
- Minimum 5 years production experience
- Experience in aluminum and glass manufacturing extremely advantageous
- Mechanical and maintenance knowledge.
SKILLS
- Computer Literate, Email and Excel.
- Good communication skills
- Staff management skills
- Excellent leadership and management experience
- Critical thinking and decision making
- Planning and organizing
