JNR Factory Manager

A reputable organization seeks a dedicated individual for this role. JNR Factory Manager A leading furniture manufacturer, situated in the South of Johannesburg is seeking to employ a JNR Factory Manager to support the Factory Manager in overseeing daily manufacturing operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards, safety compliance, and continuous improvement are achieved. The role focuses on developing leadership Skills: while managing teams, processes, and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities: 1. Production Management

• Assist

in planning and coordinating production schedules.

• Monitor

daily output to ensure targets are met.

• Identify

bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.

• Ensure

optimal utilization of machines, materials, and labour. 2. Team Supervision

• Supervise

production staff and team leaders.

• Provide

on-the-job training and coaching.

• Ensure

discipline, attendance, and performance standards.

• Foster

a positive and productive work environment. 3. Health & Safety

• Enforce

company safety policies and procedures.

• Conduct

regular safety inspections and audits.

• Ensure

proper use of PPE and safe machine operation.

• Report

and investigate accidents and incidents. 4. Quality Control

• Ensure

products meet quality specifications.

• Work

closely with quality control teams to reduce defects.

• Implement

corrective and preventive actions.

• Promote

a culture of quality at all levels. 5. Maintenance Coordination

• Coordinate

with maintenance teams for machine upkeep.

• Ensure

minimal downtime through proactive maintenance. Report equipment issues promptly. 6. Continuous Improvement

• Support

lean manufacturing initiatives (5S, Kaizen, waste reduction).

• Suggest

process improvements to increase productivity.

• Analyse

production data and implement improvements. 7. Reporting

• Prepare

daily and weekly production reports.

• Track

KPIs such as output, waste, downtime, and labour efficiency.

• Provide

feedback and recommendations to senior management. Experience: and Qualifications: · Matric / Grade 12 · Experience: managing people · Enforcing staff discipline · Proficient in Excel · Good maths skills · Good understanding of production line manufacturing, line balancing, time studies and workflow analysis. CV's to [voir contact]