Section Manager with NQF 6 B/Degree Engineering & QCTO in Electrical or Millwright - Port Elizabeth
- Location
- Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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At a glance
- At least 5 years of experience.
- Microsoft Office
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Job description
An experienced and hands-on Section Manager to lead Charge Room operations within a manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will drive production performance, coordinate maintenance activities, lead Shift Supervisors and ensure production targets are achieved through continuous improvement.
Minimum Requirements:
* Grade 12 (Matric).
* National Certificate in Engineering, Electrical or Technical Field (NQF 5).
* Trade Tested Electrician or Millwright.
* Certificate in Accounting and Leadership/Supervisory Management.
* Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (NQF 7) advantageous.
* 10 years' experience in electrical production/manufacturing operations.
* 5 years' supervisory or management experience.
* Computer literate (MS Office and production systems).
Technical Competencies:
* Production and manufacturing management.
* Maintenance planning and coordination.
* Continuous improvement and process optimisation.
* Production planning and performance monitoring.
* Risk, compliance and budget management.
* Staff leadership and performance management.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, implement and improve production systems to maximise efficiency, productivity and output.
* Monitor production performance, investigate deviations and implement corrective action plans.
* Work closely with Engineering, Production Control and Maintenance teams to optimise equipment availability.
* Coordinate maintenance schedules to minimise downtime and meet production targets.
* Ensure production standards, procedures and operating methods are consistently implemented.
* Identify operational risks and maintain compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
* Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and represent the department in operational meetings.
* Lead, coach and develop Shift Supervisors through performance management and employee development initiatives.
* Contribute to budgeting, monitor expenditure and identify cost-saving opportunities.
* Promote continuous improvement initiatives across production operations.
Behavioural Competencies:
* Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
* Proactive and action orientated.
* Excellent planning and organisational ability.
* Analytical with strong problem-solving skills.
* Resilient and adaptable under pressure.
* Customer and stakeholder focused.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
To Apply:
Submit your detailed CV, proof of qualifications, recent head & shoulders photo and contactable references.
Should you not receive feedback within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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