Production Manager

About the role

AECI is hiring a Production Manager, based in Umbogintwini. To manage the operations, maintenance and the running of the Mining Chemicals Emulsifiers and Coatings process plants whilst maintaining the highest SHEQ standards. To Ensure optimum utilization of personnel, equipment and financial resources to efficiently transform raw materials into finished product. Facilitate a process to maintain positive employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Effective Management Of Operations
• Operational management of plant production and maintenance.
• Achievement of production and efficiency targets.
• Maintenance of SHEQ compliance and safety performance.
• Manage shutdowns and planned Maintenance.
• Continuous improvement of processes and plant performance.
• Manage and Measure overall Plant efficiency.
• Leadership, development and management of production personnel.
• Ensure materials are accurately consumed and recorded in production.
• Ensure Effective Production Planning
• Attend daily Production, Production review and MRP meetings.
• Attend weekly Production planning meetings and Ops meetings on a monthly basis.
• Ensure Production plan is followed and ensure that the highest level of efficiency is attained.
• Trouble shooting
• Manage Problem solving processes and carry out problem solving analysis on SHEQ incidents.
• Train and motivate staff regarding trouble shooting.
• Apply engineering principles to prevent re-occurring problems.
• Investigate inventory variances related to production activities.
• Effective Process Management
• Identify and initiate projects that will enhance the process and improve plant performance.
• Ensure that equipment is capable of handling new requests, by suggesting modifications that are feasible.
• Manage plant trials.
• Liaise with Product, Business and Technical managers.
• Participate in MOCs, Hazops and risk assessments.
• Administration
• Ensure that all weekly and monthly production reports are compiled and accurate, e.g. Weekly and monthly Flash reports & Monthly presentation for Operations meeting.
• Check outstanding Production Purchase Orders.
• Ensure that Production personnel are following company procurement procedures.
• Ensure process documentation is correct and available.
• Audit Works orders, Process logs, loading, offloading checklists etc.
• Compile cost and Variance reports for production.
• Ensure stock records reflect actual plant usage and production output e.g., works orders and SAP
• Sheq
• Ensure that SHEQ standards are maintained.
• Ensure that Procedures are applicable and up to date.
• Participate in SHEQ and VFL audits and Senior leadership engagements.
• Ensure Safety data sheets are up to date and available.
• Ensure Near miss reporting is done timeously.
• Ensure tool box talks are done timeously.
• Look at ways to improve safety.
• Ensure excellent Housekeeping standards.
• Train personnel with regard to process safety controls.
• Ensure Effective Financial Control
• Prepare Annual Budget for Production.
• Participate in monthly financial reviews.
• Control all aspects of finance that are related to production.
• Communication
• Ensure Clear communication between departments.
• Address customer complaints.
• Liaise with all departments and ensure a smooth operation.
• Clear communication to production team with regard to and changes and expected outcomes.
• Ensure efficient and effective handover between shifts.
• Staff Management
• Manage operator growth and ensure Operators are cross trained as per training matrix.
• Manage and control production staff timekeeping.
• Set clear performance objectives.
• Conduct performance reviews.
• Manage the performance of subordinates to the correct standards.
• Ensure the efficient use of manpower.
• Authorise leave and ensure that each shift has the required manpower.
• Train personnel with regard to Engineering principles and processes.
• Ensure overtime does not exceed 40 hours.

Requirements

• Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Requirements
• Minimum qualification,Chemical Eng. Dip.
• Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering will be an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years managerial experience in a chemical plant.
• Key Competencies
• Leadership
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent Work Ethic, Team work.
• Flexible and integrity.
• Diligent and Able to work under stress conditions.
• Attention to detail.
• Motivated and committed.
• Problem solving.