Production Line Manager

Our Precision Manufacturing Client is currently seeking an experienced Production Line Manager – 2nd Operations based in Maitland, Cape Town
.

The ideal candidate must have a Mechanical Engineering qualification
; they will not be considered if they have industrial engineering.

The role requires someone who is equally comfortable on the production floor as they are analysing production performance, developing people, implementing lean manufacturing principles and driving operational excellence.

To manage and optimise all production activities within the 2nd Operations department by ensuring products and components are manufactured safely, efficiently, on time and according to specification.

( Provident , Medical and Cell )Annual KPI incentive

• Qualified Toolmaker (Red Seal Trade Qualification)
• Mechanical Engineering Diploma or Degree

The successful candidate should possess:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Production Management role within a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years' experience leading and managing production teams.
• Proven experience in precision manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Experience managing production output against daily, weekly and monthly targets.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Experience with ERP or SAP production systems.
• Strong understanding of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
• Experience controlling production costs, scrap reduction and productivity improvements.
• Sound understanding of Occupational Health & Safety legislation.
• Experience managing disciplinary processes, absenteeism and employee development.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation.

• Production and Processing — knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximising the effective manufacture and distribution of components.
• Personnel and Human Resources — knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, training, and Labour relations.
• Mechanical — knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Sound knowledge of safety regulations.
• Inventory management practices.
• Managing and process improvement.
• Supply management.
• Production control and Planning
• Drafting and design skills.
• ERP / SAP production module.
• Lean manufacturing principles — 5S, standard work, visual management, waste elimination.

• Secondary operations process knowledge including heat treatment of materials.
• Bottleneck identification and sustainable corrective action implementation.
• Engineering drawing interpretation.
• People management: attendance control, coaching, counselling, and discipline.
• SAP / ERP production module — works order management and scrap capturing.
• Operator-level machine maintenance and TPM record-keeping.
• 5S implementation and visual management.
• OHSA compliance and safety appointment responsibilities.
• Cost control — production costs, scrap, and consumables.

• Production Output & Performance
• Achieving production performance by ensuring that all operations are performed in line with the correct planning (Production Method, Time, and Quality).
• Recording and reporting of daily production — provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analysing production records and data.
• Maintaining workflow by identifying and understanding bottleneck operations / processes and implementing sustainable corrective actions to remedy the situation.
• Achieving the Production Plan, introducing initiatives to make up for any lost time or scrap components.
• Ensuring the correct staffing and shift coverage.
• Highlighting any adverse trends in…