An experienced and hands-on Section Manager to lead Charge Room operations within a manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will drive production performance, coordinate maintenance activities, lead Shift Supervisors and ensure production targets are achieved through continuous improvement.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 (Matric).
- National Certificate in Engineering, Electrical or Technical Field (NQF 5).
- Trade Tested Electrician or Millwright.
- Certificate in Accounting and Leadership/Supervisory Management.
- Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (NQF 7) advantageous.
- 10 years' experience in electrical production/manufacturing operations.
- 5 years' supervisory or management experience.
- Computer literate (MS Office and production systems).
Technical Competencies:- Production and manufacturing management.
- Maintenance planning and coordination.
- Continuous improvement and process optimisation.
- Production planning and performance monitoring.
- Risk, compliance and budget management.
- Staff leadership and performance management.
Key Responsibilities:- Design, implement and improve production systems to maximise efficiency, productivity and output.
- Monitor production performance, investigate deviations and implement corrective action plans.
- Work closely with Engineering, Production Control and Maintenance teams to optimise equipment availability.
- Coordinate maintenance schedules to minimise downtime and meet production targets.
- Ensure production standards, procedures and operating methods are consistently implemented.
- Identify operational risks and maintain compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and represent the department in operational meetings.
- Lead, coach and develop Shift Supervisors through performance management and employee development initiatives.
- Contribute to budgeting, monitor expenditure and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Promote continuous improvement initiatives across production operations.
Behavioural Competencies:- Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
- Proactive and action orientated.
- Excellent planning and organisational ability.
- Analytical with strong problem-solving skills.
- Resilient and adaptable under pressure.
- Customer and stakeholder focused.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
To Apply:Submit your detailed CV, proof of qualifications, recent head & shoulders photo and contactable references.
Should you not receive feedback within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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