Minimum requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent. Bachelors degree in Engineering and/or Operations Management, with a postgraduate qualification in Management or Lean Manufacturing considered highly advantageous. 7 + years experience in automotive manufacturing, including management experience. Heavy automotive industry experience (non-neg). Committee management experience. CKD operations experience. OEM standards experience. Lead plant operations experience. Operational management of a high-volume assembly or fabrication line. Personality Traits: Management and leadership skills. Strong negotiation and analytical skills. Ability to work independently. Target driven. Strategic thinking and approach. Professional communication skills. Planning and organising skills. Ability to engage at various levels. Business and financial acumen. Duties and responsibilities: Lead overall plant operations with regard to assembly, quality, logistics, maintenance, and safety while representing the CKD Assembly Plant on the BUs Management Committee (Manco). Manage and integrate production planning, sales targets, customer requirements, OEM production, shipping logistics, and technical matters associated with the assembly plant. Translate OEM and corporate objectives into measurable plant targets. Ensure CKD assembly processes meet OEM standards and homologation requirements. Own and manage production planning, output, cost, quality, and delivery performance. Oversee plant budgeting, cost control, and capital expenditure in conjunction with the Management Committee, Finance, and Procurement departments. Liaise with the Sales Director and Managing Director on sales forecasting and re-ordering of CKD kits. Ensure legal, regulatory, and environmental compliance in conjunction with the technical team. Identify, manage, and resolve matters related to performance of assembly plant operators in conjunction with service providers. Interface with OEM principals, regulators, suppliers, and senior management. Champion a quality culture, safety performance, and ethical conduct. Integrate reports from shipping and logistics, technical, and quality disciplines to produce weekly production reports and forecasts for senior management.