Works Manager
Engineering ~ Manufacturing
Johannesburg – Gauteng – South Africa
Are you a results-oriented professional with a strong production coordination and compliance management background? We seek a dedicated Works Manager to lead our client’s Foundry and Drawing Departments, ensuring top-notch quality, environmental standards, and safety protocols.
Qualifications:
- Matric / Grade 12 NQF 4
- Qualified Mechanical Artisan and/or BSc Mechanical Engineering
- Health and Safety related Degree/Diploma
- Safety and Health Training Courses (SHEQ, SAMTRAC, HIRA, Accident Investigations)
- Quality Training Courses (ISO 9001)
Skills and Experience:
- 2-3 years of essential experience
- Proficient in MS Office and computer literacy
- Ability to thrive under pressure
- Conflict resolution skills
- Assertive and articulate communicator (English, Zulu, and 1 other African language preferable)
- Strong production and financial planning abilities
- Team player, trust builder, problem solver, and decision maker
- Business acumen with the ability to influence, motivate, mentor, and coach.
Key Performance Areas:
- Meet production targets
- Ensure ISO9001 quality management system compliance
- Comply with OHS Act regulations
- Ensure competency and training of shop floor operators
- Maintain adequate headcount to meet production needs
- Foster a continuous improvement culture
- Resolve conflicts in a timely and consensual manner.
