Purpose:
To oversee production (including warehouse and bagging) as well as all related projects. In addition, the role will be the assigned GMR2 for the Mill.
Requirements:
• 5 to 10 years’ experience in a Manufacturing Environment at a Supervisory or Middle Management level
• National Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Ability to operate as GMR2
• Sound Leadership and Management Skills. Preferably within a Unionised Environment
• Computer literate in terms of MS Suite, OnKey and SAP
• Manufacturing process fault-finding skills
• PLC/SCADA development/maintenance experience will be an added advantage
Main Responsibilities:
Operations Management
• Prepare downtime reports and conduct investigations.
• Collaborate with Raw Material Coordinator, Customer Service, and Technical Department for daily production planning andforecasting.
• Perform capacity planning and bottleneck elimination.
• Ensure Production Supervisors report on tons per hour and tons delivered.
• Ensure Team Leaders (Warehouse) report on bags loaded, bags packed, stock count and quality checks.
• Stock rotation (FIFO).
• Report slow-moving or near-expiry stock timeously.
• Drive cost reduction and waste elimination.
• Schedule planned downtime for maintenance.
• Managing of projects
Management of Health and Safety; Risk and Quality
• Adhere to ISO 9000/22000/14000/18000 standards in the Total Integrated Management System.
• Ensure ISO training is scheduled, recorded, and shared.
• Ensure environmental legal compliance.
Leadership
• Manage Production Supervisors/Warehouse to meet KPIs
• Manage employee relations; take corrective action (per policy/legislation).
• Financial Management by contributing to cost-cutting initiatives (Production/Warehouse)