Production Manager at Workforce Africa

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Plan, lead and manage a complex, multi-shift production and distribution operations
• Review and analyse production, quality control and operational reports
• Analyse quality issues and able to determine root cause to develop and implement corrective actions
• Plan and direct production activities and establish priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors
• Manage 4 to 6 supervisors as direct reports, performing annual evaluations, mid-year reviews, providing positive recognition and/or corrective action as necessary
• Promote safe work environment, including identifying safety hazards, performing timely follow up on safety issues and corrections
• Set Production schedules and goals;
• Report on back orders and measures being taken to resolve back order issues;
• Work with HR on hiring, performance management, training, motivating, and rewarding employees’ practices of new employees;
• Work with teams to implement production changes to achieve current and future goals, tracking pertinent data/KPI to evaluate effectiveness
• Ensure all safety observations are completed per standard work.
• Build a World-Class Production Team and sustainable processes that exceed customer expectations

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Production engineering.
• 6 years wood industry, building material or manufacturing experience.
• Experience in Bamboo factory and bamboo product manufacturing is a significant advantage.
• Ability to analyse and evaluate data and develop detailed analysis and reports in a concise and precise manner. Excellent problem diagnosis and solving skills.
• Must possess and display excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal and external customers
• Ability to train, recognize, select and develop talent within the production team
• Demonstrate knowledge of and activities utilizing lean and/or continuous improvement methodology.