TASKS

Directing and coordinating activities of the Vanderbijlpark operation.
Development and implementation of manufacturing strategy according to expected deliverables.
Drive cost optimization through implementation of Operational Excellence methodologies
Establish and implement site policies, goals, objectives, and procedures conferring with Group and Divisional structures.
Take responsibility for and manage all activities directly related to manufacturing, ensure allocation of resources.
Take responsibility for all relevant legislative compliance requirements. (OSH Act, LRA, BCEA, Skills development, EE etc.)
Contribute to divisional continuous improvement efforts in line with market best practices & developments.
Deliver requisite financial performance (profitability, recapitalization).
Ensure functional integration of internal processes.

COMPETENCIES

Have experience, best practices implementing and using continuous improvement methodologies.
Have experience, broad understanding of safety systems and enforcement of safety rules and policies.
Have experience, broad knowledge, and understanding of Labour Relations, Employee Relations and Public.
Affairs, Community Relations with regards to Provincial and Municipality Enterprise Development.
Have experience, broad knowledge of Industrial Development Programmes e.r.t Local Municipality, Provincial Programmes.

Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering or Operations discipline or other related field);Post Graduate, Qualification in Business Management\Engineering\Quality Management\Industrial Engineering\Post Graduate Qualification MBA
Must have 7+ years progressive experience in a key leadership\management role at a manufacturing facility with a high unionized environment.
Understanding of OHS Act, Employment Legislation; Tax Legislation; Public Finance Act; ISO Systems; Environment Legislation.