Description:
Production Manager (Automotive)
The Production Manager will be responsible to:
Assist the Operations manager with production planning and operator supervision to ensure on time deliveries of modified vehicles to customers without any delays or defects. By using Smooth Flow principles to expedite the flow of labour and materials meeting the production schedule, through Planning and Monitoring the progress of work, inventory levels and by addressing production problems with continuous improvement initiatives.
Functional Responsibilities
Production Planning and Organizing:
Develop and implement production plans and schedules to ensure that production targets are met, and customer orders are delivered on time and defect free. Create, Monitor and Manage all Production documentation - Job Cards for Orders Received, Work Instructions and Quality Documentation. Coordinate with supply chain / purchasing / finance departments to optimize the production processes and smooth flow of production in the workshop – including labour and inventory. Set daily Objectives and communicate them to operators to maximize labour recovery of the Organize workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedules and monitor To assist the Operations Manager with the coordination of production plans to minimize downtime and maximize output. Obtaining information from sales department regarding order intake and future production commitments tomeet the customers’ requirements and production deadlines.
Preparing Monthly/ Weekly Production reports and forecasts from sales orders Ensure efficient and accurate materials management by
Production Staff Supervision:
Other responsibilities:
To implement the requirements all ISO Standards (ISO 9001 (2015), 45001 and 14001) and the company quality management system as defined in the quality manual, management procedures, processes, and operating instructions. Ensure that safety protocols a
24 Jul 2025;
from:
gumtree.co.za