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Business Unit Manager

Salary: 1200000 Annually
Location: Johannesburg

Description:

Qualifications

• Production Management / Engineering Diploma
• Operations Management / Business Management Degree / Diploma is an added advantage

Requirements

• 10 Years' relevant operational/production experience within manufacturing environment with at least 5 years at management level
• Experience in Plastic Injection Moulding or PU (Polyurethane) Casting, is required
• Full understanding of lean production system including visual management principles
• Excellent knowledge of raw materials, production processes and other techniques for maximising the effective manufacture of goods
• Familiar with OSH Act implementation as per standard requirements, manage all non-conformances, capture and close on SHEQSYS
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Duties

• Production outputs are monitored and managed to meet deadlines and quality requirements according to specifications and company targets
• All operational and manufacturing costs are controlled according to annual budget forecast
• Operational, safety, quality and human resources reports are generated and submitted according to the company procedure
• WIP is maintained at the minimum levels to achieve company production targets
• Monthly stock takes are planned, managed and executed
• Incidents raised by customers are investigated, monitored and reported on weekly basis
• All day-to-day activities at the production units are planned, organized, controlled and recorded according to company requirements
• Systems and practices necessary for an effective, innovative, safe and continuous learning culture among staff, contractors and suppliers are implemented and maintained
• Suitable manpower capabilities are planned, selected, developed and maintained for the production units
• KRAs/KPIs are monitored and evaluated according to set targets
• Plant related safety risks are monitored, addressed and reported on
• 16.2 tasks are performed for area of responsibility
• Compliance with relevant legal and statutory requirements is ensured
• The annual production budget is formulated, and monthly short-term plan has been updated
• OSH ACT is implemented as per standard requirements, all non-conformances are managed, captured on Sheqsys and closed
• Company HR and Disciplinary policy is adhered to, coaching and technical direction is provided according to staff needs and all training is recorded in required format