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Manufacturing Manager

Our client, an international Metals Manufacturing company based in Durban, has an exciting vacancy qualified Manufacturing Manager in the Operations & Manufacturing Department. This position reports to the Head of Operations. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full manufacturing function, transforming raw materials into finished goods while ensuring safety and achieving production volume with acceptable product quality levels.
• Develop and follow realistic production schedules.
• Effectively manage individuals and teams.
• Drive continuous 5S improvements in controlled areas, utilizing Gemba walks to define and implement remedial and improvement actions.
• Assess training and development needs, ensuring succession planning within the operations department.
• Stay updated on technical and process developments, advising on and implementing cost-effective improvements.
• Provide feedback and guidance at CIC (Continuous Improvement Centre) meetings to the Head of Operations-FSA and the Ops team.
• Align short-, medium-, and long-term maintenance and servicing of machinery, tooling, and equipment to address production issues.
• Manage departmental budgets.
• Maintain acceptable quality levels according to the ISO Quality Management System.
• Develop employees to exceed customer expectations in products and services.
• Handle performance and industrial relations matters for staff in the respective departments.

Requirements and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of production experience in the Metal Industry, Automotive Industry, or a similar field.
• At least 3 years in a Production Management role, in a unionized environment, managing a large staff complement.
• Management of around 100 employees, indirectly - 3 foremen directly
• Strong focus on 5S, LEAN, Management & IR.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills:

• Preferably an Engineering degree/diploma or Diploma in Production Management (NQF Level 6/7).
• Experience in Project Management and Industrial Relations.
• Proficiency in MS Office at an intermediate level.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills in English.
• Competence in interpersonal relationship management.
• Self-management skills.
• Highly professional with a strong character.
• In-depth understanding and practical application of Lean Manufacturing Principles.

Position is based in Durban.

Only short-listed candidates that are qualified will be contacted.