Plant Manager

Job Description

Role & responsibilities Robust implementation of the Company' s Health and Safety management system through education, training and leadership of the factory team. In consultation with the Engineering / Admin / HR Manager ensure local regularity compliance to the local legislation for environmental and operational practices. In consultation with the MFG Director ensure relevant operational targets are set and supported by a dynamic action plan that underpins the key result areas. Delivery of the company agreed manufacturing targets for productivity, quality and lead time through continual improvement of the manufacturing process and development of the team. Ensure cost control targets are set from a zero base with action plans maintained to minimise waste across the plant. This includes both process waste and energy waste. Promote factory wide employee engagement across all levels through information sharing, team development, reward and recognition programs in consultation with HR/IR personnel. Train, coach and mentor subordinates with a view to making recommendations for succession plans at plant level. Act as a role model for the role out and implementation of the goals and principles ensuring that the wider team understand and can translate the key messages into actions. Play the role of QRM for the ISO systems, ensure all gaps and NC are closed in advance of recertification Ensure that the CRSL is adhered to and that correct protocols are followed for the introduction of new products into the plant to ensure no contravention of the CRSL Preferred candidate profile 15- 20 years of experience in managing manufacturing operations in any industry Graduate caliber or similar through either experience / vocational qualification in the field of science, textile or engineering Minimum 5 years management / supervisory experience Exposure to change management processes Problem solving techniques