Operations Factory Manager - East Rand, South Africa - Unique Personnel

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East Rand, South Africa

1 week ago

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Description

Job Number

  • 72677

Job Type

  • Permanent

Job Title

  • Operations Factory Manager

Computer Skills

  • Ms Office

Industry

  • Roofing

City

  • Ekurhuleni (East Rand)

Province

  • Gauteng

Main Purpose of The Job

  • The Operations / Factory Manager will be responsible for the execution of the agreed daily manufacturing plan, coordinating and control of the manufacturing processes within the sheeting plant

The incumbent will ensure:
that goods and services are produced efficiently,
- and that the correct quantity is produced at the right cost in accordance with the respective sales order;
- the correct level of quality and delivered within agreed lead times OTIF.

  • The incumbent will be responsible for the managing of all the Operations / Factory required to fulfill annual Production requirements, and final delivery to the finished goods warehouse; this is to be affected within approved budgets, scrap levels and output/efficiency targets, while ensuring the worker force safety is maintained and that the factory remains legally compliant. The incumbent must be able to lead the production team in a meaningful and coordinated manner, that will ensure a stable and team orientated work ethic exists. Strong labor relationships are essential.
    Duties & Responsibilities
  • Customer Focus is essential
  • Responsible for the successful management of the production capabilities which will be alignment of needs of the Branch's customers to meet the overall objectives & strategies of the company
  • Responsible for the sustainability of the existing manufacturing startegy
  • Support the strengthening of customer relationships, by understanding their needs, and driving the company process whilst maximising yield and profitability through the operations
  • Effectively communicate the company Vision & Values internally within the manufacturing operation
  • Deliver the Exceptional
  • Financial management:
  • Manage and reduce costs of the subfunction
  • Performance management:
  • Ensure subfunctional strategic plan is implemented through disciplined execution processes track implementation and provide feedback to managers
  • Coordinate functional/crossfunctional activities to ensure functional alignment
  • Maintain high performance standards
  • Track and drive functional targets/goals and hold staff accountable for achieving results
  • Continuous improvement and functional change: lead functional improvement and create a culture of continuous improvement and change agility in function
  • Engagement/communication: Communicate and engage all employees across all disciplines
  • Engage with managers, operations and crossfunctionally with peers
  • Governance: Ensure function adheres to governance, policies, and standards, statutory and legal compliance. Entrench a culture of discipline
  • Talent development: Actively manage talent through regular assessment of employees' strengths, development needs and development progress. Provide ongoing mentoring, coaching and development feedback to employees. Manage the functional talent pipeline and succession planning process. Promote a culture of continuous learning. Encourage and empower team to make decisions
  • Culture/functional climate: Embody, translate, and entrench culture and values in function and address behaviours that undermine values. Foster effective teamwork and unity. Create an environment in which people are inspired to perform and a highperformance culture
  • Communication/engagement: Proactively address conflicts and initiate difficult conversations
  • Team development: Develop an effective and high performing team. Create an environment of accountability and trust
    Inherent Requirements

Qualifications & Experience Required

  • Matric/Grade 1
  • National Diploma in Production, Operations or Sales Management
  • Degree or Post Graduate Degree would be an advantage
  • Minimum 5 years' experience of local roof industry
  • Minimum 1015 years' experience in operations and manufacturing
  • Minimum years' experience in a management position
  • A Mechanical/Electrical background in Roll milling operations processes and equipment is advantageous
  • Minimum 5 years' experience using Microsoft packages
  • Strong labour relationships are essential
  • Knowledge of machine set up, roll settings is advantageous, as well as the respective methods of fault finding and resolution
  • Sound understanding of Production management
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Skills / Attributes


  • Persuasion

  • Persuading others to change their behavior


  • Critical thinking

  • Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems


  • Active listening

  • Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking the time to understand the points being made.
  • Judgment and decision making
  • Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate
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