Description:
Experiential and Educational requirements:Matric Higher Certificate in Operations Management or related qualification. At least 3 years relevant experience, in a similar capacity in Automotive Manufacturing or Manufacturing Essential duties and responsibilities:
Oversees the workload of operators and ensures the allocation of work is done and employees understand their responsibility and the standard in which it should be conducted Monitor the teams performance and ensures that hourly and daily targets are achieved through effective planning and manpower utilisation Investigates root cause to non-conformances and implements countermeasures to prevent recurrence Reviews daily production plan and communicate targets and objectives with the team daily Mentors, trains, guides, and provides knowledge and support to team members Monitor and provide input into the employee relations climate and corrective disciplinary process Ensures that high housekeeping standards are maintained for a safe working environment Implement and monitor quality standards as per compliance audit and ISO standards Daily inspection and reporting of machine condition/effectiveness and reviews machine breakdown and action plans Receiving of components and materials Meet the required KPIs e.g. TAKT time/Cycle times, safety, quality, quantity Monitors and completes necessary documentation for leave, overtime etc. Updating of work instructions Continuous improvement activities for cycle times, defects, process abnormality and customer complaints Ensures that all machinery is used in accordance with standard operating procedures. Communicates/Reports any equipment /system issues and malfunctions and equipment breakdowns and ensures downtime is minimised. Collaborating with other departments such as procurement, logistics, and quality control to ensure a seamless production process Technical Pre-requisites:
Understanding of production costs ie. Waste, downtime, scrap and re-work Understanding of Quality standards Experience with assisting and developing team members (on the job training) Experience of leading small group activities to drive improvement ideas Familiar with safety protocols and regulatory requirements in a manufacturing environment, including knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and equipment operation licenses. Reporting , including tracking attendance, output, downtime, and other key performance metrics. Understanding in operating relevant machinery and equipment used in the Welding Assembly production process Good understanding of customer deliverables and the impact of failure/cost of poor quality An understanding of Employee relations kno
19 Dec 2025;
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gumtree.co.za