Factory Assistant Production Foreman - Durban, South Africa - CareerfinderZA

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2 weeks ago

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Description

Key Performance Area:

  • Develop/implement innovative strategies to streamline factory operations
  • Schedule building/equipment maintenance as needed. Ensure factory machinery is in good working order
  • Plan preventative maintenance/reduce machinery down time
  • Plan/oversee production according to customer orders and build buffer stock level
  • Communicate production plan with supervisors and factory staff to ensure customer delivery times are met
  • Analyze production data to identify and resolve any production issues
  • Optimize machine usage, productivity and reduce wastage
  • Order required raw materials
  • Prepare production reports and submit to key decisionmakers
  • Regularly inspect finished products to determine whether they meet established quality standards.
  • Collaborate with quality control managers to establish and execute quality control processes.
  • Attend to HR related matters (Hiring of personnel, Motivating staff, Staff training, Planning of shutdown and Disciplinary hearings)
  • Motivate factory workers to continually achieve factory targets.
  • Screen, recruit and train new factory workers.
  • Adhere and enforce occupational, health and safety act. Section 16(2) assistant to the CEO appointment.
  • Attend production, management and other related meetings.
  • Attend other factory management functions, including maintenance and security
  • Comply with and enforce FSC standards

Minimum Requirements:

  • Relevant Degree or Diploma
  • 3 years+ Production Manager experience
  • Knowledge of factory machinery and equipment
  • Operations and Quality Control experience

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