Plant Manager: Artillery & Mortar

What We Are Looking For

The Plant Manager will be responsible for all manufacturing and operational activities in the Insensitive Artillery and Mortar plant at Boskop. This includes resource scheduling and optimization to supply product safely, on time, at the contracted quality standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for all daily activities and operations in the respective plants.
• In conjunction with the production planning section, prepare and manage production schedules to achieve the sales plan. This includes all resources, material, components, facilities, labor and equipment.
• Manage, monitor and report production against the Master Production Schedule and participate in risk mitigating actions.
• Set and manage the operational overheads and labor budget/forecast.
• Control and monitor direct cost of manufacturing.
• Resolve plant downtime through risk evaluation and task prioritization with the engineering section.
• Ensure adherence and implementation of Rheinmetall Denel Munitions Policies and Procedures and ensure compliance with ISO Standards with respect to SHE/Quality/Environmental.
• Maintain discipline and comply with company policies, practices and procedures.
• Support company vision and value system and ensure calibration throughout the team.

What Qualifications You Should Have

• BSc or BTech in Industrial/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an Explosive environment with at least 2 years in managing a team.
• Fully computer literate and has excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with ERP/MES systems.
• Good communication, planning and organizing skills.
• Self-motivated, independent and tenacious individual who is results-driven.
• A team player with good interpersonal skills and the capability to interact with people at all levels.
• Proven problem-solving abilities.
• Independent and has adaptability to work under pressure.
• A self-starter with a concern for standards and results orientation.
• Demonstrated financial acumen and understanding of financial statements.
• Ability to apply mathematical techniques to the solution of practical problems.

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation package with incentive bonus and pension fund.
• Medical Schemes.
• Stable employer background.
• Opportunity to work on major projects within our Weapons and Ammunition Division.
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing.
• Career development and progress opportunities.
• Individual and diverse training opportunities and programs (Bursary Schemes).
• Subsidized canteen on site with themed days and multiple dietary options.
• Innovative and dynamic working environment and culture.
• Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do.
• Participation in (international) Rheinmetall activities and events.