Production Manager - Pretoria at AVI Limited

People Management 

• Implement and maintain appropriate systems to measure, track and continuously improve KPIs.
• Manage production shift team leaders and/or supervisors through appropriate planning and delegation of duties.
• Accountable for people management, people engagement and morale, as well as training and development.
• Engage effectively with other functions to ensure exceptional line performance, which includes, Engineering, Logistics and Scheduling, Human Resources through continuous back and forth engagement with all the relevant stakeholders.
• Effectively empower and develop staff through goal setting and performance management to enable them to contribute effectively and make the right decisions.
• To manage and ensure cost effective labour usage in accordance with MANMAPS.
• To ensure the right talent are recruited and identified for development in line with the company's training and development plan.
• To ensure the correct implementation of business strategies to achieve the set targets.
• Deal with IR issues and manage the disciplinary actions within the factory in line with AVI's and legislative disciplinary procedures.
• Train, mentor and coach subordinates to ensure continuous personal and professional development.
• Manage employee performance through continuous and timely performance reviews.
• Maintain employee relations through fair and consistent labour relations practices.
• Effectively manage operational budget and cost effectiveness to ensure the company maintains its market share.

Production Management 

• Coordinate all activities on the production lines, including start-ups, change overs, shut downs, maintenance windows, maintenance shutdowns, trials, etc.
• Responsible for integration of new material, products and processes on the line using the appropriate change protocols.
• Take full accountability for all aspects of line performance including Safety, Quality, Efficiency, Losses and waste, production plan delivery, food safety compliance, environmental compliance and legal compliance, including OHS Act.
• To lead and support the production team towards achieving the company objectives.
• To ensure optimal production through effective liaison with all other support functions.
• To analyse and resolve production history in order to minimize potential risk.
• Ensure world class production and quality targets are achieved in the most cost effective manner.
• Assessing project and resource requirements that enable efficient production processes.
• To ensure that operating specifications are in place and are achievable within the acceptable standards or time frames.

Systems Management 

• Implement and maintain appropriate systems to measure, track and continuously improve KPIs.
• Ensure appropriate operating standards are in use and updated according to the set standards.
• To ensure implementation and adherence to SHEQ, QMS food safety.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience: 

• People Management
• Experience in a managerial role
• Over 5 years' experience in a production environment leadership role
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Specialist knowledge
• Knowledge of financial processes
• WCM or TPM principles & OHS Act

Qualifications:

• Supevisory, Food Safety, Production Management Certificates
• Bachelor of Science Degree Engineering

Additional Requirements:

• Management Information Systems & FSSC Systems
• Bes time
• Microsoft Office
• SAP HR Module 

Competencies:

• Planning & Organising
• Thinking Analytically
• Building Relationships
• Resolving Conflict
• Making Decisions
• Setting Directions
• Attention to Detail
• Continuously Improving