Production Manager

In brief

**Overview** This is a summary of a Production Manager role, advertised by Abantu Staffing Solutions (Pty) Ltd. The position is responsible for overseeing all production-related activities within an allocated area, leading a cross-functional team, and ensuring the department operates efficiently to achieve corporate goals. Key focus areas include quality product delivery at low cost, waste elimination, problem-solving, continuous improvement, and alignment with the company's strategic vision. **What you will do** * Managing all production-related activities and management of the allocated production area. * Lead and support a cross-functional team to achieve corporate goals and plant objectives. * Produce the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost, through waste elimination, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. * Ensure that the department is aligned to the strategic vision of the company. * Progress monitoring and recording to achieve daily/weekly/monthly targets. * Weekly/monthly assessment of achievement of production targets. * Ensure the quality condition of the product falls in line with the said KPIs. * Maintain and enhance a culture of continuous improvement. * Ensure that interventions such as problem-solving activities are maintained effectively to add value to the department. * Maintain plant costs as per set KPIs. * Managing discipline. * Ensure that training initiatives are in place to improve the skills of the workforce. * Ensure that there is an effective change-point management system in place to combat the effects of absenteeism and new processes. * Ensure that the department complies with HSE/legal compliance requirements in terms of potential hazards/injuries, as well as taking the necessary corrective action for injuries and proactive measures to reduce the risk. * Responsible for developing a high-performance DOS culture throughout the organization. * Leadership required to set an example by promoting and engaging in the following: * DOS audits * Managing by facts * Jishukens, workshops, and other improvement activities * Coaching and developing others * Leading the diamond meetings * Frequent review of the KPI boards in the work area * Encouraging all team members to participate in continuous improvement activities. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Diploma and/or Degree in Engineering/Mechanical. * 3-5 years of related professional experience. * English (fluency in reading, writing, and speaking). * High level of leadership and decision-making. * Able to motivate, influence, and train people. * Ability to interact with management at all levels. * Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication. * A good communicator with a proven track record of delivering tangible results through effective management and delegation. * Good organizational and planning skills. * PC literate – excellent Microsoft skills. * Ability to think and act in a strategic way. * Ability to build and develop talent. * Ability to demonstrate an effective approach to engagement and problem-solving. * Ability to achieve planned results. **Who should apply** Candidates with a Diploma or Degree in Engineering or Mechanical fields and 3-5 years of professional experience in a related capacity should apply. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, decision-making, and strategic thinking abilities, along with excellent communication skills in English. They should be proficient in motivating, influencing, and training staff, capable of interacting with all management levels, and skilled in organization, planning, and problem-solving. A proven track record in achieving results through effective management, delegation, and continuous improvement is essential, as is PC literacy with strong Microsoft skills and the ability to build and develop talent. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/engineering/engineering-management/port-elizabeth/production-manager-id-7604990 Source: jobmail

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