Operations Manager
- Location
- Pretoria, Gauteng
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
Overview This role is for an Operations Manager at MA Automotive Tool and Die. The primary purpose of the job is to take responsibility for managing Press Part Manufacturing, including all required plant support functions. The objective is to ensure customer requirements are fulfilled through cost-effective resource utilisation, adherence to schedules, and quality standards. What you will do Key responsibilities include: * Taking overall responsibility for the operational management of Plant 2 as a satellite plant to Plant 1. * Managing all production functions to ensure that targets are met in accordance with safety, quality, and production requirements. * Managing all support functions to ensure that safety, quality, production, and cost targets are achieved. * Driving relevant shop-floor management routines that are key success factors in a press shop. * Ensuring that adequate resources are available. * Managing the performance of subordinates. Requirements (from the original advert) * **Education:** National Diploma in Operations Management, Technology Management, Engineering, or Production Management. * **Experience:** * Minimum of 5 years’ quality background within the automotive industry. * Minimum of 10 years’ Press Shop experience, including relevant press technology for car body surface and structural components (High-tonnage mechanical presses). * Minimum of 10 years’ supervisory experience in the Tier 1 automotive industry. * Minimum of 2 years’ experience in tool and jig manufacturing or maintenance. * Minimum of 5 years’ experience in engaging and managing a very demanding OEM customer. * Demonstrated experience in all of the core operational roles: Planning, Logistics, Quality, Production, Maintenance, Process Engineering. * Must have managed an organizational structure that consists of multi-tiers, across shifts. * **Technical Knowledge & Skills:** * Management of Press Shop and Assembly. * Performance Targets. * Management of staff. * Productivity improvements. * Product improvement initiatives. * Knowledge of new project management, particularly regarding tool approval and commissioning processes. * A lean mindset with key focus on efficiency improvements. Who should apply The ideal candidate is an experienced operations manager with a strong background in the automotive industry, specifically in press shop and assembly management. They should possess a relevant National Diploma and extensive supervisory experience in a Tier 1 automotive environment. The candidate must be proficient in managing production and support functions to meet safety, quality, production, and cost targets, demonstrating a lean mindset and expertise in managing demanding OEM customers and new project management. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/operations-manager-ma-automotive-tool-die-pty-ltd Source: myjobmag
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- At least 2 years of experience.
- Project management
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