Production Manager(Mech. Eng)

This position provides direction and oversight to the operations and supply chain of the Plant through the high-performance work systems and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) methodologies, systems, and tools to build a high-performance culture of continuous improvement and enhance organizational capability.

Key Relationships:

Internal

• Oversee all functions within the operation ensure the smooth running of various functions ensure department heads are held accountable for daily activities/responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Health & Safety:

  • Compliance with all EH & S guidelines and procedures.

   

  Key Tasks - But Not Limited To

  • Oversee plant operations to ensure production efficiency, quality, customer satisfaction and cost-effective management of resources.
  • Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations.
  • Oversee the Mill and Packing Plant and the deliverables, the targets are met as per the performance appraisal.
  • Guide and direct the business and give input with regards to the technical challenges the plant faces and make the recommendations.
  • Ensure the smooth running once a shipment comes in and all paperwork are finalised on time prior shipment.
  • Ability to use appropriate root cause analysis decision tools for decision making, responsible for downtime meticulous and technical minded.
  • Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards.
  • Ensure maintenance schedule are planned to avoid downtime.
  • Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time delivery.
  • Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results.
  • Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus.
  • Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions.
  • Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets.
  • Monthly Management meetings to evaluate the business performance and strive for continual improvement.
  • Ensure high efficiency, excellent quality, and low waste.
  • Ensure optimal production through effective liaison with all other support functions.
  • Analyse and resolve production history to minimize potential risk.
  • Ensure that operating specifications are in place and are achievable (correctly implemented).
  • Ensure implantation and adherence to SHEQ QMS safety, thinking rationally, influencing others, making decisions, setting directions
    staying composed.
  • Establish and ensure/implement safety programs in line with company values and policies.
  • Responsible for day to day management of the business to achieve the budgeted operating profit and working capital targets.
  • Review monthly financial pack to determine progress and status in obtaining objectives and revise plans as necessary in accordance with current conditions to meet the overall objectives.
  • Monthly Management meetings to evaluate the business performance and strive for continual improvement.
  • Establish a work environment conducive to maintaining good employee morale.
  • Conduct annual performance evaluations for direct reports and ensure that all managers do the same for their employees.
  • Develop and implement a plan in line with the company objectives and to promote revenue, profitability, and growth.
  • Ability to create accountability and to lead by example.
  • Share a trusting relationship with the management team, manage and develop plant staff.
  • Collect and analyse data to find places of waste or overtime
  • Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts.

   

  Other:

  • Perform any other related duties in the interest of the company as instructed.
  • Work according to Integrated (Environmental and Quality) Management System requirements.
  • Work according to Instructions / Procedures as pertaining to his/her operation function as assigned and abide by all legal (laws/by-laws) requirements / Company Policies and Practices

Key Performance Indicators:

• Meet or exceed all relevant Plant Manager’s KPI’s as per the performance appraisal.
• Ensure Departmental objectives and deliverables are met.

Qualification and Experience:

• Educational Qualifications, Mechanical/Electrical Engineer.
• Minimum of 6 - 8 years managerial experience.
• Minimum of 10 years cement industry experience.
• Minimum of 6 - 8 years of project and planning experience.
• Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation).
• Familiarity with industry-standard equipment and technical expertise crucial.
• Experience in maintenance and repairs, processes are highly preferred.
• Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Advanced practical technical knowledge of processes, preventative, running maintenance.
• Advanced technical problem-solving skills.
• Technically equipped with knowledge of machinery/equipment.

Key Competencies:

• Technically Inclined.
• Communicate Effectively.
• Drive Innovation.
• Drive Sustainable Solutions.

Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying.