Plant Manager

*Reference: FRP002113-MAR-1* Our client is looking for a Plant Manager to manage and coach teams across functions in order to deliver world class operation excellence through world class practices. All activities, roles and responsibilities are aligned to the world class (manufacturing) philosophy, principles and practices *KPA’s will be (but not limited to): * *Strategy:* * Setting up KPIs for the plant in line with business objectives * Create clarity on goals and objectives * Create team and ensure goal alignment * Use visual management system to monitor and control KPIs *Feedback:* * Report on department performance to Snr Manager Operations * Report on department performance to employees * Perform quarterly management reviews *Budget Control:* * Responsible for OPEX expenditure * Initiate and promote cost reduction projects *Critical Decision Making:* * Making final decisions on escalated situations from superintendents (e.g. safety, quality, IR, HR) *Long term sustainable projects:* * Plan and initiate * Implement and sustain ISO standards *Short term focus projects:* * Capex requirement planning * Ensure corrective action plans are driven to fix systemic issues *Liaises with marketing (sales):* * New product development * Get marketing feedback on product performance * Check that we are on target with regards to JIT production *Performance management of Sups:* * Reviewing KPIs * Discipline misconduct * Coaching of good practice * Rewarding excellent performance * Reporting to Snr Manager Operations on business objectives * Complete and follow up EDD with superintendents *Legal appointment:* * Legal appointment OHSA 16.2 * Ensure risks managed effectively * Ensure business processes and procedures followed *Minimum Requirements :* * Matric (Maths and Science) * Sc. / B.Tech / Degree (In Relevant Engineering Field) * 6 – 10 Years’ Relevant Experience * 3 – 5 Years’ people management experience * Previous experience as 16.2 appointee will be an advantage ***Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted*** R Annually