Feltex is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead and manage the Business Unit in order to achieve company objectives. The successful incumbent will be responsible for driving overall plant performance, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, and delivering on key operational targets.
This role plays a key part in supporting operational excellence by overseeing production processes, monitoring performance metrics, optimising resource utilisation, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. The Plant Manager will also serve as the primary point of contact between the plant, senior management, and stakeholders, foster a culture of leadership and accountability, and ensure all plant activities align with organisational objectives and compliance requirements.
- Grade 12
- Bachelor’s degree in commerce or science or equivalent NQF Level 6 qualification
- 5 years senior management experience in the Automotive industry
- Strong financial and technical aptitude
Strategy:
- Develop plant medium to long term Manufacturing Strategy and operational plans
- Align plant Manufacturing Strategy to the overall business strategy
- Provide Strategic and Change Leadership to the Manufacturing Function and Teams
- Implement new equipment/technology/processes in accordance with the Manufacturing Strategic Plan
- Achieve/exceed the annual Manufacturing Operational Plan in accordance to set targets
Planning:
Production Management:
- Establish Best Practices for plant utilisation and efficiencies
- Ensure the optimal and efficient use of resources
- Manage plant projects
- Analyse and interpret Production statistics/data in order to identify opportunities for improvements
- Oversee the activities of all contractors in the plant
Project Management
- Project Management of run in, run out of models/business projects
- Ensuring plant readiness for implementation of new business project
Continuous Improvement:
- Keep up to date with latest trends and developments in manufacturing technologies
- Benchmark plant processes against Best Practices
- Monitor competitors activities and identify opportunities for improvements
Reporting:
- Analyse Production Reports
Customer Relations:
- Manage relationships with internal/external customers
- Identify opportunities for improvements and make recommendations
Supplier Relations:
- Manage relationships with key suppliers
- Identify opportunities for improvements with key suppliers
Financial Management:
- Provide input into the budget process
- Monitor performance against budget (expense controls, variances, etc.)
- Initiate requests for CAPEX/Disposal/Transfers
- Participate in the Audit process
- Adhere to Financial Policies and Procedures
- Protect company assets (working capital & fixed assets)
- Detect and prevent fraud
- Promote good Corporate Governance
SHE:
- Conduct continuous Risk Assessments in the workplace
- Conduct Planned Task Observations in the workplace
- Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace
- Address workplace hazards and risks
- Apply safety, health and environment practices and legal requirements when working on machines and equipment
- Maintain ISO1 4001/ISO 4500 accreditation
Quality Management System:
- Maintain IATF 16949 accreditation
- Improve employees awareness within the department of Quality Targets and Objectives
- Achieve PPM targets
Policies and Procedures:
- Develop and update Manufacturing Policies, Procedures, Protocols, Work Instructions, Codes of Practice, etc.
- Ensure the above are followed.
People Management:
- Ensure an enabling climate/culture
- Manage individual, team and departmental performance to achieve organisational objectives
- Manage labour stability and complement in line with budget
- Participate in the implementation and utilisation of equity related processes
- Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Department
- Obtain approval for and recruit and select employees in the area of responsibility
- Plan, organise and monitor work in own area of responsibility
- Compile and update Performance Contracts and Individual Development Plans and facilitate individual career path planning
- Determine the training needs of the Department
- Conduct Performance Reviews and manage sub-standard performance
- Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
- Ensure discipline is maintained in department (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
- Resolve grievances and disputes
