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Section Manager

Port Elizabeth
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Manufacturing
Reference: PE005653/TH

Apply before Oct 18 2023 | 17 Days left

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Employer: Michelle Tuck cc t/a Staff Solutions

Our client in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Section Manager to join their team

Designs and implements a system to achieve the most effective methods of production, within laid down working specifications, whilst improving product-, work flow and performance.
Ensures all methods and standards are reflective on the system and implemented in the respective areas.
Monitors the output / man-hour levels from each area, within the Division and by Shift. Investigate abnormalities, missed goals and develop sufficient plans to rectify.
Develops plans in conjunction with the Shift Supervisors, Engineering and Service Divisions to improve methods / machines, processes, output and productivity.
Production systems in place (reflective of operational timelines, performance indicators, productivity and work specifications).
Standards, procedures and methods implemented (as per implemented production system).
Production output / man hours monitored and recorded (statistics available).
Collaboration with respective stakeholders to initiate and implement improvement.
Works with Production Control and all MMIS Planners to set up viable and realistic schedules to meet targets.
Ensures parts are available beforehand through liaising with the Engineer, Zone Engineer and Charge hands.
Ensures work is completed within specified, stipulated times and optimal machine operation.
Collaboration with relevant Departments – targets and timelines achieved.
Parts availability.
Work schedules adhered to.
Machine operation optimal – availability % and downtime minimized.
Operates within controls and procedures in order to ensure the integrity of Group.
Identifies and monitors risks within own department and area of responsibility.
Assists in the maintenance of a risk register, report discrepancies or areas of concern to management.
Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and policy frameworks to prevent fruitless, wasteful and irregular expenditure.
Compliance with applicable controls and procedures.
Risks identified and monitored – risk register in place.
Risks reported to Manager.
Availability of documentation and records.
Cost and expenditure monitored – waste minimized.
Maintains effective working relationships with customers (both internal and external) towards rendering highest quality of services.
Represents Group in meetings with relevant stakeholders.
Identifies and solves problems creatively whilst demonstrating a high level of integrity in line with Group core values.
Reports to Management on internal stakeholder related matters.
Stakeholder / customer satisfaction index.

Education and Experience

Certificate in a Technical / Engineering / Electrical discipline (NQF 5)
Trade Tested Artisan (preferably Electrician or Millwright)
Certificate in Accounting and Leadership
Diploma in a Technical / Engineering / Electrical discipline (NQF 6)
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (NQF 7)
Up to 10 years’ experience in the Electrical Production / Operations field in a Manufacturing environment of which:
Up to 5 years should be at Supervisory level
Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite; other relevant discipline-specific software programs).
Knowledge of Production processes and related systems.
Knowledge of Maintenance practices.

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About Michelle Tuck cc t/a Staff Solutions

Staff Solutions is a bespoke recruitment agency founded in 2004, with a national footprint. Our team provides both permanent and temporary recruitment services to the majority of industries/sectors throughout South Africa. We are open to international recruitment too. Staff Solutions offers "old-fashioned recruitment ethics and values ", in an advanced technological environment. We pride ourselves in keeping up to date with technological advances, but still retain the personal touch with both our clients and candidates. If you are a General Manager or a General Worker, your application is important to us.