Production Manager (Truck Body Building)

Abantu Staffing Solutions

  • Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 24 days ago
REQUIREMENTS
  • Tertiary qualification (Degree or Diploma) in Production Management or Mechanical/ Electrical
Engineering * Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in Production Management within a body builderoperation (trucks preferably) * Sound knowledge of Lean Manufacturing system principles
  • Working knowledge of applicable labour and OCHSA regulations/ laws
  • Effective leadership skills
  • Organizational and excellent communication skills
  • Time management skills
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
  • Demonstrates commitment to safety and housekeeping
  • Exhibits ethical behaviours, including honesty, integrity, and trust
  • Interpersonal skills: sets an example as a powerful, prolific communicator who motivates and
inspires others * Collaborates with others to drive results
  • Ability to motivate and build effective teams
  • Focused on results: set goals that stretch the team, and accept responsibility for the performance of
the workgroup, holding others accountable for results * Leading change: champion for continuous improvement and simplification across the organization
  • Strategic agility: can direct actions in line with long-term strategic objectives
  • People management skills: ability to work cross-functionally and across all levels of the organization
  • Ability to work independently and well with teams
  • Highest level of technical competence, problem-solving skills, innovation, and initiative
  • Computer literacy, knowledge and experience in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Windows
  • Decision-making: analyse complex situations, identify root causes, and make sound decisions
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Manage and motivate the production teams to achieve performance targets
  • Managing the manufacturing / fabrication processes
  • Ensuring that body applications are built following specifications, meeting regulatory and
customer requirements * Achieving the production schedule, quality and cost targets
  • Implementation of continuous improvement initiatives
  • Ensuring compliance with SHE/ OHCSA

Abantu Staffing Solutions

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