Minimum Requirements: Grade 12 / Matric and a Tertiary qualification in a Production Discipline Post-Matric Qualification in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, advantageous Minimum 7 years' relevant working experience on middle management level within a furniture manufacturing environment Proficient on MS Outlook, Word, and advanced Excel Syspro knowledge advantageous An in-depth knowledge and understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles Responsibilities: Execute production plan to meet manufacturing deliverables as well as Customer requirements Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures & ensure that compliance requirements are met Lead, manage, and motivate staff in the manufacturing business unit Performance management Identify training needs and initiate, mentor, monitor and manage relevant programs Manage employee relationships to match company ethos Understand BCEA, LRA, Bargaining Council main agreement, as well as legal compliance requirements, policies, and procedures Understand and manage all IR related interventions within operations T&A system management and approvals Manage and facilitate internal company training initiatives through the upskilling and multiskilling of staff Ensure the preventative maintenance and repairs scheduled of assets in production departments are adhered to Work with Maintenance Manager to do major planned maintenance schedules Assist and provide input into the preparation of the manufacturing business unit expense budget Plan, formulate, organize, control, and direct personnel and production activities, by removing process waste Follow up, escalate, and take necessary action if production outputs are not meeting expectations Propose any amendments to improve processes Ensure that production information and data is recorded timeously Champion all Lean improvement projects Manage and control waste with the aim to improve raw material yield Ensure delivery of quality products within standard requirements Maintain and enforce quality procedures in the manufacturing plant and ensure quality control checks are completed Conversant with OHSA, Company Emergency Plan, Environment, Safety, Drug and Alcohol policies, as well as all other related policies Ensure that the manufacturing personnel work safely in accordance with safe work procedures Oversee and ensure that high safety standards are always maintained. Involved in H&S site governance TO APPLY: Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV. Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions. This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL. However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market. Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the minimum requirements will not be considered for the respective position. Note our clients may expire jobs at their own discretion. AJ PERSONNEL will only respond to shortlisted candidates. If you have not received a response within two (2) weeks from applying, your application was then unsuccessful for that specific position, however your profile remains on our system for future opportunities.