Primary purpose of the job

To coordinate and manage production activities through Team Leaders to ensure optimal output in line with company safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people requirements.

Key Performance Areas

• Drive and enforce safety compliance, ensuring adherence to all safety standards, procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Coordinate line functions through Team Leaders to ensure production targets and schedules are achieved.
• Monitor and manage production performance, identifying and resolving constraints impacting output.
• Ensure product quality standards are met and drive reduction of scrap, rework, and defects.
• Ensure adequate resources (manpower, equipment, materials) are available and optimally utilised.
• Lead, coach, and develop Team Leaders and subordinates, ensuring performance management in line with company procedures and legislation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, productivity, and OEE Ensure effective communication and coordination with support functions (Maintenance, Quality, Planning, Logistics)
• Monitor and control costs, including overtime, waste, and resource utilisation.
• Ensure accurate reporting, shift handovers, and escalation of risks and issues.

Knowledge and Skills required.

• Technical concepts.
• Production planning processes.
• Quality specifications and systems.
• Discipline and grievance procedures.
• Leadership and people management.
• Planning and organising.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.

Minimum Requirements

• NQF Level 5 Qualified Artisan / National Diploma in Production Management.
• Minimum 5 years’ press shop experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Extensive technical background.
• Knowledge of quality specifications and systems.