Factory Manager

Contact person for this position:

Cathrine Hendricks

cathrine@joblinkplacement.co.za

Website www.joblinkplacement.co.za

Our client in the glass and aluminium industry seeks a Factory Manager to oversee facility operations and manage a team of production employees.

 Responsibilities

• Hire, train and supervise production employees, such as assemblers, packers and equipment operators
• Create work schedules, assign tasks and coordinate manufacturing activities
• Negotiate with suppliers and vendors to achieve cost-effective solutions
• Allocate resources, such as equipment and personnel, to maintain production standards
• Estimate manufacturing costs and identify ways to reduce them
• Evaluate employees’ performance and coach production teams
• Collaborate with quality control teams to ensure finished goods meet quality standards
• Monitor production output and adjust processes as necessary to meet deadlines
• Provide training and resources to ensure production teams understand safety protocols
• Review and audit production processes to identify strategies for improvement
• Make decisions related to production, such as staffing and scheduling decisions
• Prepare production reports for senior management

 Duties

• Quality control: Identify defects in finished goods to maintain quality standards. These abilities may also involve using software or tools, such as check sheets, to improve efficiencies.
• Safety: Knowledge of safety protocols to adhere to regulatory requirements and company policies. By training others on safety processes, such as equipment maintenance and protective equipment, you can maintain a healthy and productive working environment for all team members.
• Inventory management: Track different types of inventory throughout all phases of production. Consider developing inventory management skills to monitor the level of raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods in production. These skills also allow you to determine the most effective techniques you can use to monitor inventory within the facility.
• Leadership: Lead employees, including those who manage smaller teams, such as production supervisors. Effective leadership skills to set production goals and motivate employees to achieve them.
• Communication: Skills to speak with employees about the priorities and expectations you have for them. Align production goals with the company’s mission. Preparing production reports clearly and concisely.

 Requirements

• 3-5 years experience in the glass & aluminium industry
• Proven track record
• Valid drivers license
• Reliable Transport

Salary: Market Related

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