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The incumbent will be responsible for all operational aspects of the production floor to include safety, people development, quality, delivery and cost management.
MAIN DUTIES
Production Management
Plan, and prepare weekly production schedules.
Ensures that all requirements for each production run are met and each run is executed in a timely manner.
Monitor & review manufacturing operations to ensure correct quality standards.
Ensure that all production related activities are time and cost efficient / effective.
Ensure that each production run is appropriately set up, including appropriate sanitation, staffing and equipment readiness
Assess project and resources requirements in a timely manner
Monitor & review production progress against deadline targets to ensure on time delivery.
Manage special customer order requirements to ensure on time delivery.
Estimating, negotiating and agreeing budgets and timescales with Marketing and Finance
Constantly review production processes and make recommendations to improve to ensure improvement in quality and efficiency
Coordinate routine continuous improvement and training activities
Meet external and internal customer requirements
Ensure that the correct type and quantities of materials are selected and purchased
Quality Control
Ensure production/quality processes, equipment being used and the working environments are all conducive to producing a high quality product / service
Monitor production activity to ensure that the appropriate manufacturing methods are employed and that sufficient care is taken in order to meet the customer’s build and quality specifications.
Ensure rejected product / non conformance is rectified as high priority and the marketing department is kept informed accordingly.
Ensure where possible and where protocol allows, recover materials from non-conformance products and conduct proper disposal of same.
Ensure that appropriate paperwork is raised and processed with every reject.
Ensure routine and other planned maintenance of production equipment are executed on a timely basis to avoid downtime.
3. Health & Safety
Promote & maintain awareness and compliance of Health & Safety in accordance with best practice and legal requirement.
Ensure that Safety rules and policies are maintained and where there are breaches, that employees are held accountable.
Ensure that safety risks are appropriately mitigated.
Ensure that new employees are given appropriate safety training and that there are refresher training and coaching.
Ensure the department has provision for emergency procedures, first-aid requirements, safety signs, relevant protective clothing and equipment.
Report all incidents, accidents and near misses to the relevant authorities.
Key Competencies and Special Requirements
BA/BS in Production and Operations Management, Electrical Engineering and or Mechanical Engineering.
5 or more years working in the capacity of a production supervisor
Knowledge of manufacturing quality standards
Demonstrate ability to make effective decisions under pressure
Demonstrate ability to work to deadlines
Supervisory experience is a must
Must have a reliable motor vehicle
Be an active participant in the Facility’s Leadership
Have strong knowledge of project/production management strategies,
Excellent people inter-personal skills.
Demonstrate ability to influence change and change initiatives
Demonstrates strong problem solving skills.
Demonstrates strong communication and team building skills.
Strong Information Technology Skills with an emphasis in manufacturing and accounting software.
A commitment to operate in a clean healthy and safe environment
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