Factory Manager

Job Requirements:

• Matric
• National Diploma in Engineering and/or equivalent experience in manufacturing related areas
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing management, preference given to power transformer manufacturing.
• Manufacturing experience on transformers up to at least 10 MVA 33 kV is essential.
• Computer literacy – good general computer knowledge and experience in Microsoft office.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, including formal communications and making presentations.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Hard working, resourceful, ambitious and have excellent business acumen.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supervising the production of new and repair Transformers, switchgear and related products in the Power Transformer Factory (mainly >33kV and/or 10MVA).
• Manage the electrical production facility in Heidelberg including Winding, Stacking,
• Assembly, Tanking areas and dispatch
• Ensure that processes and procedures are up to date and in line with WTD, The aim is to have continues improvement in the factory.
• Facilitate communication between the sales teams, contracts, other manufacturing divisions, health and safety, planning, purchasing, stores and engineering.
• Ensure healthy communication with the procurement department for ordering and stocking of material, especially material not included in the BOM, equipment and items required for manufacture.
• Responsible for manufacturing quality product, at the right quality while controlling cost incurred and managing efficiencies.
• Ensure production schedules are followed and prioritise any production schedules as the need arises, be fast and flexible should material or other delays force a change in schedule.
• Plan, oversee and manage production staff work schedules, training and safety requirements.
• Work with after sales, quality and training teams to minimise rework and warranty claims.
• Work diligently on NCR’s and the honest completion thereof to eliminate repeat quality problems going forward.
• Ensure that the necessary OSHACT and SANS standards are adhered to where applicable.
• Perform any other reasonable duty delegated to you for the promotion of our business.
• Maintain discipline.
• Responsible for: time keeping, overtime, productivity, discipline, 5s, safety, staff motivation, disciplinary actions and other production related matters at the factory.
• Generate reports relating to production activities, and report back to management.
• Monitor KPIs and implement proper actions in order to reach targets.
• Develop and review standards in line with the applicable ISO and group standards for the production operation.
• Ensure that the factory complies with ISO 9001 and enforce continuous improvement according to company policy.
• Predominantly Factory based.
• Is subject to work beyond normal working hours, evenings, weekends and holidays should the need arise.
• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession.