Production Manager
An exciting opportunity for a dynamic, energetic and self-motivated individual has arisen in our Prestige Clothing Caledon Manufacturing Plant. The successful candidate will report to the Operations Manager: Prestige Caledon.
The Production Manager is responsible for a Production Unit of approximately 250 employees and objectives include manufacture of a good quality product, on-time and in full deliveries, with the shortest lead time, while continuously improving what we do.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execution of an operations strategy for the production lines that is aligned to the strategic objectives of TFG D&M. This would involve the objectives, quality, speed, dependability, flexibility, and the most cost-effective solution to plan
- Ensures that production planning meetings, production activities, machine preventative maintenance, and maintenance plans are adhered to, maintaining product quality and adhering to budgets
- Manages and motivates a team, with a high focus on continuous improvement
- Review financial statements, activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity to determine areas needing cost reduction and improvements
- Achieve required efficiencies
- Achieve financial targets
- Achieve on time
- In full
- Delivery conformance
- Quality
- Lean manufacturing
- 5S
- Drive continuous improvement
- Drive skills development
- Alignment of TFG values
- Drive a performance-based culture
Qualification and Experience:
- Qualification in Clothing Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or relevant qualification
- 5 – 10 years’ experience in a similar role
- Clothing Manufacturing Experience, Lean Manufacturing Principles and Practices, TPM, TQM and Quick Response
- Microsoft Office and MIS exposure an advantage
Skills:
- Diligent, Attention to detail, Conscientious
- Analytical
- Excellent communication skills
- Persuading & influencing skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Energetic and self-motivated
Behaviours:
- Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
- Drives Engagement - inspires, motivates and empowers individuals to go above and beyond for the benefit of the team and the organisation
- Drives Results - sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results
- Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
- Interpersonal Savvy - openly engages and interacts with others, builds rapport, and establishes positive relationships
- Manages conflict - effectively navigates and resolves conflict and disagreements in a constructive and productive manner
- Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
- Values differences - recognises, respects, and appreciates the diverse values, beliefs, and perspectives of others
Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.
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