Production Manager
Brakpan, Gauteng
Posted 30 days ago
- Company:
- HR-Simplified (Pty) Ltd
- Company Description:
- We focus on providing customised solutions by simplifying the various tasks and functions associated with HR.
- Contract Type:
- Full Time
- Experience Required:
- More than 10 years
- Education Level:
- Master
- Number of vacancies:
- 1
Job Description
The company is one of the leading manufacturers of specialised ‘critical to operating’ and recurring consumable products for the global mineral beneficiation, mining, and bulk solids handling industry. The company is the second largest producer of polymer-based mill liners, which are critical components in driving efficiency and lowering cost per ton of operation. It has manufacturing facilities in India, South Africa, Australia, and Chile, and exports its products and solutions to over 70 countries.
About the Role:
The main role of a Production Manager is to oversee the manufacturing process within a company and to ensure that production lines run without any problems and minimum downtime.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead production team.
Improve productivity and eliminate wastage.
Implementing lean practices.
Train and mentor employees at all levels.
Conduct value stream mapping to visualize current processes.
Facilitate cultural shifts towards Lean thinking by promoting a continuous improvement mindset, encouraging employee engagement, and addressing resistance to change.
Use analytical tools to eliminate challenges.
Candidate Requirements
Qualifications and Training:
Engineering degree or MBA in Operation management.
Soft Skills:
Excel and PowerPoint
Skills Set:
Proven track record of implementation of lean practices,
Deep understanding of Lean principles & tools,
Data analysis,
Change management,
Leadership abilities,
Thorough understanding of labour laws.
Experience:
15yrs+ in operations in a leadership role
- Salary:
- R 60 000,00 Monthly