Plant Manager: Bellville at Tiger Brands

THE JOB AT A GLANCE

To be responsible for the overall performance of the Plant and as well as the company's long-range plans.

RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• To set a clear vision and focus for the Unit and ensure that the vision is understood at the lowest level
• To identify the Key Manufacturing Tasks of the Unit and to implement plans to bring focus and expertise to these tasks
• To develop the potential of all the people at the Unit by making use of all available resources
• To manage the interface between the operations of the Unit and the functions of the various Service departments
• To integrate and co-ordinate the functions and activities of the various departments at the Unit towards the goal
• To bring focus and direction to the elements of Manufacturing Excellence namely Lowering Unit Costs, Improving Quality, Improving Service Levels, Managing Working Capital
• To identify production variances and take the required corrective action to eliminate them
•  To create a work environment that promotes the concept of Continuous Improvement
• To lead the Unit by harnessing ideas on improvement, identifying and correcting under performance and recognising excellent work
• To manage the production process to a specification and set objectives
• To continually improve the availability and efficiency of the plant

QUALIFICATIONS

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE

Experience

• Function – Function- 10 + years exp. in Milling manufacturing management; project management proficiency; quality & H&S familiarity
• Industry – Industry- extensive experience in Milling

Key Professional Competencies

• Academy –SAGMA Wheat and/or Maize Milling SAQA; Milling & Equipment international short courses
• A relevant tertiary qualification -
• Competencies - Suitably qualified and related experience with Risk and Loss Control functionality, and is able to work independently with following attributes:
• Good interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of modern manufacturing methods
• Ability to lead and develop a management team
• Self motivated
• High levels of personal discipline
• Analytical skills
• Computer literate (MS Office, MS Project, Oracle)
• Leadership – Owning it!, Driving long-term results, Staying a step-ahead
• Personal Effectiveness – Effective communication, Interpersonal skills, Integrity, Creativity, Continuous learning,