Description REQUIREMENTS 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) advantageous Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (NQF 7) advantageous Up to 10 years experience in the electrical production/ operations field in a manufacturing environment of which up to 5 years should be at a supervisory level Computer literacy (MS Office Suite; other relevant discipline-specific software programs) Knowledge of production processes and related systems Action-oriented Problem-solving and analytical skills Planning and organizing Supervisory skills Customer focused Resilient Communication skills, both verbal and written RESPONSIBILITIES PRODUCTION OPERATIONS Designs and implements a system to achieve the most effective methods of production, within laid down working specifications, whilst improving the product, work-flow and performance Ensures all methods and standards are reflected 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, and 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 MAINTENANCE CONTROL Works with production control and all MMIS planners to set up viable and realistic schedules to meet targets Ensures parts are available beforehand by 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 COMPLIANCE Operates within controls and procedures to ensure the integrity of the company Identifies and monitors risks within own department and area of responsibility Assists in the maintenance of a risk register, reports 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 the manager Availability of documentation and records Cost and expenditure monitored – waste minimized CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGEMENT Maintains effective working relationships with customers (both internal and external) towards rendering the highest quality of services Represents the company in meetings with relevant stakeholders Identifies and solves problems creatively whilst demonstrating a high level of integrity in line with the company's core values Reports to management on internal stakeholder-related matters Stakeholder/ customer satisfaction index Compliance with applicable legislation and regulations Problem resolution promptly (comebacks minimized) Compliance with applicable legislation and regulations SLA requirements upheld STAFF SUPERVISION Ensures that all employees have signed performance agreements Monitors and measures performance quarterly by conducting employee appraisals In collaboration with HR, identify staff performance objectives, potential areas of development and action plans where necessary Ensures ongoing training and development of employees Addresses employee relations matters fairly and promptly HR policies are in place and adhered to Performance contracts in place Performance appraisal sessions were held Performance objectives set and achieved Feedback received from employees Training and development plans in place ER matters attended to COST AND FINANCIAL CONTROL Contributes to the budget preparation process Compile and submit cost reports Promotes and communicates the effective, efficient, economical and transparent use of financial and other resources Monitors and controls expenditure against budget, ensuring spending occurs within budgetary limits and company financial guidelines, and reports deviations to the direct manager Explores opportunities to control and reduce costs Budget input was provided and implementation was successful Cost-saving initiatives presented and implemented Waste prevented and expenditure minimized Apply Now

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