Job Description<\/p>\n
\tWell-established manufacturer is seeking to employ a suitably qualified and experienced Plant Manager. This role is a unique successor role where you will work with the current incumbent to ensure a seamless transfer of deep operational knowledge, strategic oversight and site leadership when he retires. Based in WELLINGTON.<\/p>\n
For the position you would be required to have:<\/p>\n
\tB. Sc\/ B. Eng in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
\n\tGCC for Factories and MBA will be a definite advantage
\n\tSound knowledge\/experience of Lean Manufacturing\/ 6 Sigma
\n\tMinimum of 5 years\u2019 plant management experience in the manufacturing, textile or FMCG industry.
\n\tHands-on role, spend large % on the factory floor<\/p>\n
Responsibilities would include you to:<\/p>\n
\tProduction Strategy (TOC Focus): Monitor production flow, identify bottlenecks, and shift resources dynamically to maximize output and hit deadlines.
\n\tPerformance Leadership: Drive a high-performance culture across diverse teams. You will coach, motivate, and\u2014when necessary\u2014manage discipline and lead hearings.
\n\tData-Driven Management: Compile and analyse daily reports (Run rates, WIP, Yield, OTIF) using Excel and ERP systems.
\n\tFull-Cycle Planning: Oversee all planning, Daily Despatching, monthly volume forecasting, and sales projections.
\n\tRisk & Compliance: Take legal responsibility for safety and lead relevant audits (DoL).
\n\tStrategic Improvement: Lead Lean\/6 Sigma projects, trials, and creative problem-solving initiatives.<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( https:\/\/www.keyrecruitment.co.za ) or<\/p>\n
keyrecruitment.co.za<\/p>\n
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