Overview
Production Manager Jobs in Durban, South Africa at Dixie Recruitment
We are looking for a strong candidate with an engineering qualification and proven experience in a production and operations management role within the manufacturing industry. Excellence in leadership and team management skills is important.
Key Functions:
- Production planning and job scheduling:
Prioritize job runs to meet customer due dates. - Proficiency in production management and software tools.
- Health and safety:
Prioritize and enforce safety protocols, conduct regular safety training, and address potential hazards - Setting Quality standards:
Ensure that quality standards are maintained and deadlines are met - Production processes:
Oversee and manage production processes to ensure they run efficiently, cost-effectively, and safely - Equipment maintenance:
Organize equipment repair and routine maintenance - BOMs and Inventory controls:
Required to understand complex BOMs and manage inventory to lower costs of production and improve efficiencies - Compliance:
Stay up to date with industry regulations and company regulations, and develop a monthly report on the production team’s compliance - Workflow:
Define workflows, communicate processes, and ensure practices are refined - Problem-solving:
Use problem-solving and decision-making skills to navigate challenges in production environments - Other responsibilities include:
Coordinating activities with production and operation teams, inspecting materials and equipment, maintaining production records, and attending meetings. Familiar with Kaizen and lean management.
Key Qualifications and Requirements:
- BSC Engineering degree(Honours and Master’s will be advantageous) – Mechanical Engineering is preferable
- Bachelor’s degree in business management
- SAP Business One
- Office 365
- Mecad/Solidworks
- Highly computer-literate, provide production performance report
- Strong reporting and communication skills
- Drives performance and takes initiative
- Collaborative
Title: Production Manager
Company: Dixie Recruitment
Location: Durban, South Africa
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