PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Plant Manager will be responsible for the full manufacturing and operational performance of the Boksburg plant within a manufacturing and industrial production environment. This includes the effective planning, coordination, and optimisation of all resources to ensure the safe production and delivery of product on time, at the required quality standards and at optimal cost.

REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

• B.Sc. / B-Tech Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification).
• 5-10 years' experience in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Minimum 2-5 years' experience in a middle management or leadership role.
• GCC Factories Certification
• Strong knowledge of heat treatment processes (advantageous).
• Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound decision-making ability.
• Ability to communicate effectively at senior management level.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Computer literate with strong spreadsheet and ERP capability.
• Willingness to work irregular hours when required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all daily operations within the plant to ensure efficient and safe manufacturing performance.
• In collaboration with Production Planning, develop, manage and optimise production schedules, including labour, materials, equipment, and facility capacity.
• Monitor and report performance against the Master Production Schedule and implement proactive risk mitigation actions to ensure on-time delivery.
• Identify and escalate early warnings related to production delays or operational risks.
• Manage operational overheads, labour budgets, and forecasts to ensure cost efficiency.
• Monitor and control direct manufacturing costs in line with business targets.
• Provide input and justification for CAPEX planning and investment requirements.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable legislation, SHEQ systems, standards, and internal procedures within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Drive and manage engineering change processes, including equipment modifications and plant improvements via formal Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) systems.
• Coordinate plant improvement and modification initiatives in collaboration with Engineering.
• Resolve plant downtime through structured risk assessment, prioritisation, and coordination with Engineering teams.
• Address and resolve HR-related issues escalated from supervisory level.
• Ensure performance management processes are implemented in line with HR requirements and timelines.
• Enforce company policies, procedures, discipline, and operational standards consistently.
• Champion the company vision, values, and culture across all levels of the plant.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies and ISO standards relating to SHEQ, Environmental, and Energy Management systems.