Position Title: Production Manager
Responsible to: Maintenance
Role Summary
(Explain what the main reason for the position is.)

This position provides direction and oversight to the operations and supply chain of the Plant through the high-performance work systems and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) methodologies, systems, and tools to build a high-performance culture of continuous improvement and enhance organizational capability.

Key Relationships
(Specify the interpersonal relationships required to carry out the main responsibilities and achieve the KPI’s)

Internal

• Oversee all functions within the operation ensure the smooth running of various functions ensure department heads are held accountable for daily activities/responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities, Tasks and Activities Health & Safety:

• Compliance with all EH & S guidelines and procedures.

Key Tasks - But Not Limited To

• Oversee plant operations to ensure production efficiency, quality, customer satisfaction and cost-effective management of resources.
• Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations.
• Oversee the Mill and Packing Plant and the deliverables, the targets are met as per the performance appraisal.
• Guide and direct the business and give input with regards to the technical challenges the plant faces and make the recommendations.
• Ensure the smooth running once a shipment comes in and all paperwork are finalised on time prior shipment.
• Ability to use appropriate root cause analysis decision tools for decision making, responsible for downtime meticulous and technical minded.
• Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards.
• Ensure maintenance schedule are planned to avoid downtime.
• Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time delivery.
• Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results.
• Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus.
• Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions.
• Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets.
• Monthly Management meetings to evaluate the business performance and strive for continual improvement.
• Ensure high efficiency, excellent quality, and low waste.
• Ensure optimal production through effective liaison with all other support functions.
• Analyse and resolve production history to minimize potential risk.
• Ensure that operating specifications are in place and are achievable (correctly implemented).
• Ensure implantation and adherence to SHEQ QMS safety, thinking rationally, influencing others, making decisions, setting directions
staying composed.
• Establish and ensure/implement safety programs in line with company values and policies.
• Responsible for day to day management of the business to achieve the budgeted operating profit and working capital targets.
• Review monthly financial pack to determine progress and status in obtaining objectives and revise plans as necessary in accordance with current conditions to meet the overall objectives.
• Monthly Management meetings to evaluate the business performance and strive for continual improvement.
• Establish a work environment conducive to maintaining good employee morale.
• Conduct annual performance evaluations for direct reports and ensure that all managers do the same for their employees.
• Develop and implement a plan in line with the company objectives and to promote revenue, profitability, and growth.
• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example.
• Share a trusting relationship with the management team, manage and develop plant staff.
• Collect and analyse data to find places of waste or overtime
• Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts.

Other:

• Perform any other related duties in the interest of THE COMPANY as instructed.
• Work according to Integrated (Environmental and Quality) Management System requirements.
• Work according to Instructions / Procedures as pertaining to his/her operation function as assigned and abide by all legal (laws/by-laws) requirements / Company Policies and Practices

Key performance indicators
(Measures which reflect the critical success factors of your job performance)
• Meet or exceed all relevant Plant Manager’s KPI’s as per the performance appraisal.

• Ensure Departmental objectives and deliverables are met.
Qualification & Experience
(Prerequisite for the position. Specifically focus on what is essential for the position) • Educational Qualifications, Mechanical/Electrical Engineer
• Minimum of 6 - 8 years managerial experience
• Minimum of 10 years cement industry experience
• Minimum of 6 - 8 years of project and planning experience
• Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation)
• Familiarity with industry-standard equipment and technical expertise crucial
• Experience in maintenance and repairs, processes are highly preferred.
• Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory

Skills
(What is required to carry out work within the specific function/technical area) • Strong interpersonal skills.
• Advanced practical technical knowledge of processes, preventative, running maintenance
• Advanced technical problem-solving skills.
• Technically equipped with knowledge of machinery/equipment.
Key Competencies • Technically Inclined
• Communicate Effectively
• Drive Innovation
• Drive Sustainable Solutions