Section Manager: Charge Room

Section Manager: Charge Room - South AfricaFull job descriptionJob TitleSection Manager: Charge RoomEmployment TypeFull TimeExperience10 to 11 yearsSalaryNegotiableJob Published16 April 2024Job Reference No.2043108126Job DescriptionREQUIREMENTSCertificate in a Technical/ Engineering/ Electrical discipline (NQF 5)Trade Tested Artisan (preferably Electrician or Millwright)Certificate in Accounting and LeadershipDiploma in a Technical/ Engineering/ Electrical discipline (NQF 6) advantageousBachelor’s Degree in Engineering (NQF 7) advantageousUp to 10 years experience in the electrical production/ operations field in a manufacturing environment of which up to 5 years should be at a supervisory levelComputer literacy (MS Office Suite; other relevant discipline-specific software programs)Knowledge of production processes and related systemsAction-orientedProblem-solving and analytical skillsPlanning and organizingSupervisory skillsCustomer focusedResilientCommunication skills, both verbal and written RESPONSIBILITIESPRODUCTION OPERATIONSDesigns and implements a system to achieve the most effective methods of production, within laid down working specifications, whilst improving the product, work-flow and performanceEnsures all methods and standards are reflected on the system and implemented in the respective areasMonitors the output/ man-hour levels from each area, within the division and by shiftInvestigate abnormalities, and missed goals and develop sufficient plans to rectifyDevelops plans in conjunction with the shift supervisors, engineering and service divisions to improve methods/ machines, processes, output and productivityProduction systems in place (reflective of operational timelines, performance indicators, productivity and work specifications)Standards, procedures and methods implemented (as per implemented production system)Production output/ man hours monitored and recorded (statistics available)Collaboration with respective stakeholders to initiate and implement improvementMAINTENANCE CONTROLWorks with production control and all MMIS planners to set up viable and realistic schedules to meet targetsEnsures parts are available beforehand by liaising with the engineer, zone engineer and charge handsEnsures work is completed within specified, stipulated times and optimal machine operationCollaboration with relevant departments – targets and timelines achievedParts availabilityWork schedules adhered toMachine operation optimal – availability % and downtime minimizedCOMPLIANCEOperates within controls and procedures to ensure the integrity of the companyIdentifies and monitors risks within own department and area of responsibilityAssists in the maintenance of a risk register, reports discrepancies or areas of concern to managementEnsures compliance with all relevant regulations and policy frameworks to prevent fruitless, wasteful and irregular expenditureCompliance with applicable controls and proceduresRisks identified and monitored – risk register in placeRisks reported to the managerAvailability of documentation and recordsCost and expenditure monitored – waste minimizedCUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGEMENTMaintains effective working relationships with customers (both internal and external) towards rendering the highest quality of servicesRepresents the company in meetings with relevant stakeholdersIdentifies and solves problems creatively whilst demonstrating a high level of integrity in line with the company's core valuesReports to management on internal stakeholder-related mattersStakeholder/ customer satisfaction indexCompliance with applicable legislation and regulationsProblem resolution promptly (comebacks minimized)Compliance with applicable legislation and regulationsSLA requirements upheldSTAFF SUPERVISIONEnsures that all employees have signed performance agreementsMonitors and measures performance quarterly by conducting employee appraisalsIn collaboration with HR, identify staff performance objectives, potential areas of development and action plans where necessaryEnsures ongoing training and development of employeesAddresses employee relations matters fairly and promptlyHR policies are in place and adhered toPerformance contracts in placePerformance appraisal sessions were heldPerformance objectives set and achievedFeedback received from employeesTraining and development plans in placeER matters attended toCOST AND FINANCIAL CONTROLContributes to the budget preparation processCompile and submit cost reportsPromotes and communicates the effective, efficient, economical and transparent use of financial and other resourcesMonitors and controls expenditure against budget, ensuring spending occurs within budgetary limits and company financial guidelines, and reports deviations to the direct managerExplores opportunities to control and reduce costsBudget input was provided and implementation was successfulCost-saving initiatives presented and implementedWaste prevented and expenditure minimized SkillsEngineeringElectricalMillwrightAccountingLeadershipComputer SkillsSupervisingAnalyticalIndustriesAutomotive Report job