Automotive Plant Manager

Automotive client is seeking a Senior Plant Manager to drive continuous improvement and optimization of all processes for their East London plant. The Plant Manager will oversee all daily operations of the plant from production and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed. They develop processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, quality and productivity. Responsibilities:Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectationsIncrease production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standardsBe responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shippingAllocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal resultsImplement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focusMonitor operations and trigger corrective actionsShare a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staffCollect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtimeCommit to plant safety proceduresDevelop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assetsAddress employees’ issues or grievances and administer collective bargaining agreementsInfluence and learn from belowStay up to date with latest production management best practices and conceptsRequirements:Proven work experience as a Plant ManagerMinimum of 10 years automotive industry experience BS degree in Business Management or related fieldAdequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources)Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertiseBe knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory and stewardship processesComputer literacyAbility to create accountability and to lead by exampleStrong team building, decision-making and people management skillsPlease forward CV and ALL supporting documentation to, recruiter1@profilepersonnel.co.za.Should you not hear from Profile Personnel within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful for the vacancy. Please note all applications will automatically be added to our database for future vacancies.