Production Manager | Head of Production (Component Manufacturing) - Atlantis, Western Cape

Production Manager | Head of Production (Component Manufacturing) - Atlantis, Western CapeR700 000 - R800 000 Per Anum Negotiable based on Qualification and relevant years of experienceOur client, a highly reputable Global Automotive Manufacturing concern is currently in search of a strong and assertive Production Manager to lead and join their dynamic team.RESPONSIBILITIESDisciplinary leadership of the production unitLeading the Production teamAssure and ensure appropriate assets (manpower, equipment, infrastructure, and materials) of the production unit are available and deployed to deliver the required and agreed operational performance.Lead, manage, coach, mentor and develop production unit leadership with passion to ensure that a diverse result-orientated organization is in place and is cascaded throughout the production unit by empowerment, clear accountability and compliance.Drive the organization in achieving operational performance / budget unit targets of safety, quality and customer delivery performance.Drives and fosters an environment of continuous improvement, ensures that there is long term vision (plant level) for the production unit,Ensure that customers internally and externally, product lines and other functions are fully understood and that reliable relationships are established and maintained to the mutual benefit of all stake holders.Drives the new product launches.Create EHS environment and sustainability withing the production unitFamiliarity and knowledge of automotive processes:QUALIFICATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:  Relevant Production / Engineering / Finance or Related Degree or Diploma is essential5+ years solid working experience in Operations and relevant experience withinautomotive/component manufacturing/engineering industry is required2+years leadership experience of a large production team with exposure gained in a unionised environment and high volume shift patterns with focus on safety, quality and performanceExperience in Lean management, Lean Manufacturing and Continuous ImprovementSAP experience will be highly advantageousProficiency on MS office i.e MS Excel and MS WordTransformation competence and organizational development skillsMust have coaching and mentoring skillsBusiness / Finance Management skillsIn depth-knowledge in Safety and QualityDelivery and Production experienceUnderstanding of South African Labour Laws and industrial relation mattersTo apply for this role, please forward a detailed copy of your CV to Lameez: lameezdelev8recruitment.co.za