Production Manager

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage all functions and ensure that production targets are met according to quality standards
• Conduct meeting with production teams in order to prioritize and plan daily and or shift activities
• Apply just in time principles as and when required
• Ensure that all production resources are available timeously
• Monitor/ Control quality and all line activities throughout duration of the shift
• Ensure effective shop floor planning according to load chart as well as advance planning.
• Ensure that the set OEE is achieved for each of the operations stamping and assembly
• Liaise with all supporting department regarding preventative and breakdown on machine and tools
• Ensure proper usage and care of all equipment, tooling and material
• Ensure that any production loss is followed up immediately
• Ensure accurate and timeous completion of all production and quality related documentation
• Monitor and reconcile expenditure against budget on a monthly basis Investigate and resolve any discrepancies

Job Requirements:

• Degree Production, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
• Minimum 3-5 years quality background within the automotive environment.
• Minimum 8 years Assembly experience,
• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience in Automotive Quality Environment
• Minimum 2 years experience in tool and jig manufacturing

Knowledge and Skills required:

• Management of Press Shop & Assembly
• Administration
• 3Management of staff
• Housekeeping
• Performance Targets
• Productivity improvements
• Product improvements
• Versatility / job enhancement