Production Manager

This position is responsible for managing all production-related activities and management of the allocated production area. The role requires good organizational and communication skills at all levels and planning skills. The ability to lead and support a cross-functional team to achieve corporate goals and plant KPIs is essential. The main aim is to produce the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost through waste elimination, problem solving, and continuous improvement.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the department is aligned to the strategic vision of the Company.
• Progress monitoring and recording to achieve daily/weekly/monthly targets.
• Weekly/monthly assessment of achievement of production targets.
• Ensure the quality condition of the product aligns with the said KPIs.
• Maintain and enhance a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure that interventions such as problem-solving activities are maintained effectively to add value to the department.
• Maintain plant costs as per set KPIs.
• Ensure that training initiatives are in place to improve the skills of the workforce.
• Ensure that there is an effective change-point management system in place to combat the effects of absenteeism and new processes.
• Ensure that the department complies with HSE/legal compliance requirements in terms of potential hazards/injuries, as well as taking the necessary corrective action for injuries and proactive measures to reduce risk.
• Responsible for developing a high-performance DOS culture throughout the organization. Leadership required to set an example by promoting and engaging in the following:
• DOS Audits
• Managing by Facts
• Jishukens, Workshops, and other improvement activities.
• Coaching and developing others.
• Leading the diamond meetings.
• Frequent review of the KPI boards in the work area.
• Encouraging all team members to participate in continuous improvement activities.

Education & Experience:

• Diploma and/or Degree in Engineering/Mechanical.
• 3-5 years related professional experience.
• Fluency in English (reading, writing, and speaking).
• High level of leadership and decision-making skills.
• Able to motivate, influence, and train people.
• Ability to interact with management at all levels.
• A good communicator with a proven track record of delivering tangible results through effective management and delegation.

Core Competencies:

Strategy – Ability to think and act in a strategic way.

• Can lead & act consistent with the company’s strategy and values.
• Able to demonstrate strategic problem-solving, good decision-making, and sound judgment.
• Demonstrates sound business and technical acumen.
• Shows a high degree of intellectual rigor during problem-solving.

Talent – Ability to build and develop talent.

• Demonstrates ability to develop self and others.
• Shows evidence of continuous learning.
• Demonstrates performance leadership.

Approach – Ability to demonstrate an effective approach to engagement and problem-solving.

• Able to build trust and engage others.
• Can build or contribute to an inclusive team environment.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal communications.
• Exhibits a strong professional presence.

Results – Ability to achieve planned results.

• Demonstrates a strong customer focus through planning and actions.
• Acts with initiative and urgency.
• Shows the ability to be a change leader with adaptability and continuous improvement.
• Ability to hold oneself and others accountable for results.
• Demonstrates the ability to leverage all available resources to achieve results.

Dana Spicer Axle South Africa (Pty) Ltd is committed to an organizational culture that recognizes and values inclusion and diversity. The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.