Production Manager - Springs, South Africa - Saint Gobain

Saint Gobain

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Springs, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

The Role
Operation of Glasswool manufacturing process to set efficiency targets so as to meet Sales & Profitability.

Requirements:

Engineering or Operations Degree

Minimum of 5 to 8 years experience in a manufacturing environment.

Minimum of 3 years experience in general / production management position
Computer literacy (MS Office package), SAP experience advantageous
World Class Manufacturing Autonomous Maintenance Practitioner
5 years' experience in a Production or Process discipline in a continuous process manufacturing environment.
3 years' experience in a management/leadership role.
Computer Literacy: MS Office & SAP
Use of Web based data management systems (GXO, DMS)
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Application of AM Improvement Projects
Management of the Autonomous Maintenance Pillar
Application of 5s Improvement Projects
Application of basic tools (OPLs, SOPs, Tags, QKs, EWO's, etc)

Knowledge of and can work within ISO9000 ISO14000 and OSHAS18000

Additional Requirements

Support and assist in the development of the operations strategy for Isover South Africa in conjunction to its corporate objectives.
Set clear objectives and goals for the Production operations and analyze Plant performance to ensure constant improvement.
Improve productivity through efficient management of Production and Labour costs and ensure they're within budget.
Control of capital equipment and proper utilization of equipment under control.
Management of and reporting on safety, production, quality, budgets, manpower and industrial relations.
Create and ensure safe working conditions at all times.
Planning of manufacturing and management of all Glasswool & EPS manufacturing operations on site.
Implementation of corrective actions where nonconformances were found during audits.
Capacity planning and process optimisation.
Manage staff requirements and direct the production team.
Management of performance, training and development of staff.
Defining and communication of WCM best practice, tools and techniques and developing external contacts.
Drive process optimization and cost saving initiatives.
Organise, monitor and control staff, shifts and overtime.
Educating staff on principles of WCM
Maintain discipline and adherence to company policies
Actively lead the Production teams by being fully involved in the strategic development of the site against its corporate objectives.
Build and manage a highly motivated and professional team who can meet the demands of a fastpaced challenging business environment whilst also ensuring the site meets demanding financial, production and customer service and quality targets.
Promote and support cross site networks to achieve consistency at Isover site.
Set targets for each direct report using Strategy Deployment.
Assess the Production Team's capability and ensure it is aligned to the delivery of Plant objectives.
Train and develop the Production Team in line with identified gaps in capability and required succession planning.
Ensure staff adherence and compliance to Principles of Conduct & Action, Corporate Governance and any other regulations required.
Drive the Safety culture onsite.
Ensure SG EHS Management system is correctly implemented within the Production departments.
Ensure all Ecotime, Winshuttle, ESS, SAP and admin related functions are timeously and accurately done as per correct procedures.
Compiling monthly and periodic reports as required.
Ensure implementation and adherence to WCM standards and closure of Projects within stipulated timelines.
Perform other tasks as specified by the Plant Manager.
Attend daily, weekly and monthly meetings as required.
Monitor site services, contracts and manage supplier relationships