Earthmoving plant manager

The Earthmoving Plant Manager reports to the Senior Plant Manager. National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering is highly desirable. Five years foreman experience [Sect 13 Artisan] or in Heavy Plant Repair as Site Plant Manager Maintain fleet at 90 % availability. We are looking for highly ambitious individuals under 40 years and looking to build a career.Preference given to those who have flexibility to move sites for promotion. Please send your CV to mike @mcrecruit.co.za Salary: R65 000 plus incentives Consultant Name: Mike Cotterell

The Senior Plant Manager has an Engineering Manager report to the position and the SPM reports to the Contract Manager. Required is a Mechanical Engineering Degree or Diploma with GCC. Minimum of 10 years experience on Open Pit Mining Plant in an Earthmoving Plant Manager role. Positions are available in the Northern Cape,Mpumalanga,Botswana,Namibia and West African Countries. Please send your CV to mike@mcrecruit.co.za Salary: R125 000 cost to company Consultant Name: Mike Cotterell

Job Position: Plant Controller and Logistics Manager – automotive industry Ref: 3743 Location: Port Elizabeth Salary: R1.1 to R1.2 million per annum commensurate with experience and qualification Email your updated CV to recruit@onlinepersonnel.co.za Qualifications / Requirements: • Education: Post Graduate Degree in Logistics and Supplier Chain or Engineering • Knowledge and experience: experience in Production in an Industrial environment Key Performance Areas: • Supervise day to day activities, address customer requirements and maintain good relationships • Lead the logistics team and set departmental objectives • Ensure adequate staffing and engage in performance evaluation and training for team members • Monitor logistics processes: supervise day to day activities, prepare and propose the Sales and Operations strategy to management • Assure the responsibility of the Scheduling Plan with Unit Managers • Improve and enhance performance and relationships of suppliers and logistics partners • Monitor Logistics performance and implement improvement actions in line with other departments Responsibility: Job Position: Plant Controller and Logistics Manager – automotive industry Ref: 3743 Location: Port Elizabeth Salary: R1.1 to R1.2 million per annum commensurate with experience and qualification Email your updated CV to recruit@onlinepersonnel.co.za Qualifications / Requirements: • Education: Post Graduate Degree in Logistics and Supplier Chain or Engineering • Knowledge and experience: experience in Production in an Industrial environment Key Performance Areas: • Supervise day to day activities, address customer requirements and maintain good relationships • Lead the logistics team and set departmental objectives • Ensure adequate staffing and engage in performance evaluation and training for team members • Monitor logistics processes: supervise day to day activities, prepare and propose the Sales and Operations strategy to management • Assure the responsibility of the Scheduling Plan with Unit Managers • Improve and enhance performance and relationships of suppliers and logistics partners • Monitor Logistics performance and implement improvement actions in line with other departments Job Reference #: Plant Controller and Logistics Manager – automotiv

GARDEN MAINTENANCE MANAGER for Residential &Commercial gardens to start asap Valid driver license with PDP Good with tools & machinery Plant knowledge and previous experience will be in your favour Professional attitude and conduct Strong management of team of gardeners Efficient and organised No criminal record Must be located in Paarl / Wellington area Only short listed candidates will be contacted for Interviews. Please forward CV to office@saaymans.co.za

We are looking for a General Manager;Workshops and Technical Services to be responsible for 7 mine site workshops.Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and having Site Plant Managers reporting to the position The requirements of an ideal candidate will be: BSc Mechanical Engineering or equivalent 10 years experience as a Site Plant Manager dealing in heavy mining equipment. Strong commercial and analytical capabilities over and above hands on technical acumen. From an opencast mining background ideally gained at Mining House,OEM or Contractor level. This is a Senior Management position that will require 8 days per month visiting workshops around the country and in neighboring territories. Please send your CV to mike@mcrecruit.co.za Salary: R200 000 Cost per Company Consultant Name: Mike Cotterell

Job Position: Business Unit / Operations Manager (automotive related industry) Ref: 3640 Location: Port Elizabeth Salary: R55 000 to R60 000 per month CTC commensurate with experience and qualification Qualifications / Requirements Degree / Diploma in Production Management / Engineering Strong middle management person who can take strong control of the departments Business unit experience highly advantageous Experience in authority of making decisions Hands on team management with clear goal setting and project mapping / management with the team Sound knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Sound understanding of quality standards Minimum of 8 year’s experience in an automotive manufacturing environment of which 5 years need to be in a supervisory role (stable work record) which include Operations Strong communication skills and professional disposition Impeccable work ethics and integrity Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate and drive, teams Key Performance Areas: Handling of all round operations Customer negotiations, presentations and visits Handling of key customers Managing of staff (operationally) Daily production: Run daily production meetings Ensure daily production reports are completed and handed in Analyse any deviations to planned versus actual production numbers Create plan to rectify any deviations from planned production numbers Daily resource plan for absenteeism deviations for production staff Ensure production plan is aligned to available stock and make changes accordingly, ensure sales are aware of changes Decide on when over time is required to meet production targets Ensure returns are checked and findings reported to senior management Intra-day updates to sales on production status Plant maintenance: Ensure maintenance on plant and equipment is completed in accordance to maintenance schedule Tools usage report Personnel: Decide on the number of factory staff needed based on production targets using time study information from IE Department Weekly meetings with staff to inform and motivate Update and maintain the manufacturing performance board Quality, Health and Safety Health and safety: Ensure health and safety procedures and protocols are followed throughout the company Quality manual: Ensure the manual is up to date and matches the quality procedures within production Corrective action reports: Manage the opening and closing of any corrective action reports created by the quality department Facility management: Ensure internal housekeeping is maintained in the plant and adheres to the quality manual Ensure internal and external aspects of the facility are in working order (security, tanks, windows, leaks) and take necessary action Induction training: Ensure correct induction training is done Industrial Engineering Production: Ensure all production processes are up to date Create and present production improvement concepts for management for both factory expansion and efficiency improvement. Layouts: Manage implementation of any new processes and procedures Ensure factory Layouts are up to date Equipment: Provide motivations for new equipment purchases Ensure maintenance schedule is update and relevant Responsibility: Salary: R55 000 to R60 000 per month CTC commensurate with experience and qualification Qualifications / Requirements Degree / Diploma in Production Management / Engineering Strong middle management person who can take strong control of the departments Business unit experience highly advantageous Experience in authority of making decisions Hands on team management with clear goal setting and project mapping / management with the team Sound knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Sound understanding of quality standards Minimum of 8 year’s experience in an automotive manufacturing environment of which 5 years need to be in a supervisory role (stable work record) which include Operations Strong communication skills and professional disposition Impeccable work ethics and integrity Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate and drive, teams Key Performance Areas: Handling of all round operations Customer negotiations, presentations and visits Handling of key customers Managing of staff (operationally) Daily production: Run daily production meetings Ensure daily production reports are completed and handed in Analyse any deviations to planned versus actual production numbers Create plan to rectify any deviations from planned production numbers Daily resource plan for absenteeism deviations for production staff Ensure production plan is aligned to available stock and make changes accordingly, ensure sales are aware of changes Decide on when over time is required to meet production targets Ensure returns are checked and findings reported to senior management Intra-day updates to sales on production status Plant maintenance: Ensure maintenance on plant and equipment is completed in accordance to maintenance schedule Tools usage report Personnel: Decide on the number of factory staff needed based on production targets using time study information from IE Department Weekly meetings with staff to inform and motivate Update and maintain the manufacturing performance board Quality, Health and Safety Health and safety: Ensure health and safety procedures and protocols are followed throughout the company Quality manual: Ensure the manual is up to date and matches the quality procedures within production Corrective action reports: Manage the opening and closing of any corrective action reports created by the quality department Facility management: Ensure internal housekeeping is maintained in the plant and adheres to the quality manual Ensure internal and external aspects of the facility are in working order (security, tanks, windows, leaks) and take necessary action Induction training: Ensure correct induction training is done Industrial Engineering Production: Ensure all production processes are up to date Create and present production improvement concepts for management for both factory expansion and efficiency improvement. Layouts: Manage implementation of any new processes and procedures Ensure factory Layouts are up to date Equipment: Provide motivations for new equipment purchases Ensure maintenance schedule is update and relevant Salary: R55000 to 60000 Job Reference #: Business Unit - Operations Manager - automotive re

Job Position: Business Unit - Operations Manager - automotive related industry Ref: 3640 Location: Port Elizabeth Salary: R55 000 to R60 000 per month CTC commensurate with experience and qualification Qualifications / Requirements • Degree / Diploma in Production Management / Engineering • Strong middle management person who can take strong control of the departments • Business unit experience highly advantageous • Experience in authority of making decisions • Hands on team management with clear goal setting and project mapping / management with the team • Sound knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) • Sound understanding of quality standards • Minimum of 8 year’s experience in an automotive manufacturing environment of which 5 years need to be in a supervisory role (stable work record) which include Operations • Strong communication skills and professional disposition • Impeccable work ethics and integrity • Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate and drive, teams Key Performance Areas: • Handling of all round operations • Customer negotiations, presentations and visits • Handling of key customers • Managing of staff (operationally) • Daily production: o Run daily production meetings o Ensure daily production reports are completed and handed in o Analyse any deviations to planned versus actual production numbers o Create plan to rectify any deviations from planned production numbers o Daily resource plan for absenteeism deviations for production staff o Ensure production plan is aligned to available stock and make changes accordingly, ensure sales are aware of changes o Decide on when over time is required to meet production targets o Ensure returns are checked and findings reported to senior management o Intra-day updates to sales on production status • Plant maintenance: o Ensure maintenance on plant and equipment is completed in accordance to maintenance schedule o Tools usage report • Personnel: o Decide on the number of factory staff needed based on production targets using time study information from IE Department o Weekly meetings with staff to inform and motivate o Update and maintain the manufacturing performance board o Quality, Health and Safety • Health and safety: o Ensure health and safety procedures and protocols are followed throughout the company • Quality manual: o Ensure the manual is up to date and matches the quality procedures within production • Corrective action reports: o Manage the opening and closing of any corrective action reports created by the quality department • Facility management: o Ensure internal housekeeping is maintained in the plant and adheres to the quality manual o Ensure internal and external aspects of the facility are in working order (security, tanks, windows, leaks) and take necessary action • Induction training: o Ensure correct induction training is done Industrial Engineering • Production: o Ensure all production processes are up to date o Create and present production improvement concepts for management for both factory expansion and efficiency improvement. • Layouts: o Manage implementation of any new processes and procedures o Ensure factory Layouts are up to date • Equipment: o Provide motivations for new equipment purchases o Ensure maintenance schedule is update and relevant Responsibility: Qualifications / Requirements • Degree / Diploma in Production Management / Engineering • Strong middle management person who can take strong control of the departments • Business unit experience highly advantageous • Experience in authority of making decisions • Hands on team management with clear goal setting and project mapping / management with the team • Sound knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) • Sound understanding of quality standards • Minimum of 8 year’s experience in an automotive manufacturing environment of which 5 years need to be in a supervisory role (stable work record) which include Operations • Strong communication skills and professional disposition • Impeccable work ethics and integrity • Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate and drive, teams Key Performance Areas: • Handling of all round operations • Customer negotiations, presentations and visits • Handling of key customers • Managing of staff (operationally) • Daily production: o Run daily production meetings o Ensure daily production reports are completed and handed in o Analyse any deviations to planned versus actual production numbers o Create plan to rectify any deviations from planned production numbers o Daily resource plan for absenteeism deviations for production staff o Ensure production plan is aligned to available stock and make changes accordingly, ensure sales are aware of changes o Decide on when over time is required to meet production targets o Ensure returns are checked and findings reported to senior management o Intra-day updates to sales on production status • Plant maintenance: o Ensure maintenance on plant and equipment is completed in accordance to maintenance schedule o Tools usage report • Personnel: o Decide on the number of factory staff needed based on production targets using time study information from IE Department o Weekly meetings with staff to inform and motivate o Update and maintain the manufacturing performance board o Quality, Health and Safety • Health and safety: o Ensure health and safety procedures and protocols are followed throughout the company • Quality manual: o Ensure the manual is up to date and matches the quality procedures within production • Corrective action reports: o Manage the opening and closing of any corrective action reports created by the quality department • Facility management: o Ensure internal housekeeping is maintained in the plant and adheres to the quality manual o Ensure internal and external aspects of the facility are in working order (security, tanks, windows, leaks) and take necessary action • Induction training: o Ensure correct induction training is done Industrial Engineering • Production: o Ensure all production processes are up to date o Create and present production improvement concepts for management for both factory expansion and efficiency improvement. • Layouts: o Manage implementation of any new processes and procedures o Ensure factory Layouts are up to date • Equipment: o Provide motivations for new equipment purchases o Ensure maintenance schedule is update and relevant Salary: R55000 to 60000 Job Reference #: Business Unit - Operations Manager - automotive re

Job Position: Production Manager Location: Port Elizabeth Salary: R50 000 to R70 000 per month TCTC Email your updated CV to recruit@onlinepersonnel.co.za Qualifications / Requirements: • Manage all core functions of the operations and ensure the plant runs effectively and efficiently to produce quality products, which meet specified quality standards and specifications and ensure timeous delivery thereof • Fully responsible for all production, maintenance and associated quality control within the factory • Provide general management for all functions of the plant, namely: - Production output and efficiency - Staff absenteeism, performance and management - Quality standards - Cost control - Maintenance of site and machinery - Stock / inventory control - Warehouse • Hold meetings with key role players and handling of presentations • Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) • Production output and efficiency: - Ensure production targets are defined and achieved - Ensure all machines are running and producing correctly - Maintain a strong contingency plan towards all events which may pose a risk / threat • Quality standards / control: - Ensure the process delivers a good level of quality results - Ensure that a suitable SHEQ systems is established and maintained - Ensure work instructions are in place and Operators are trained • Cost control: - Ensure costs against budget are monitored - Apply an ongoing focus towards potential cost saving iniative • Maintenance of site and machinery: - Ensure the site and all plant, machinery and equipment are maintained to a good level of performance and reliability - Ensure all key items are maintained - Place orders for parts and accessories when required - Follow up to ensure breakdowns were attended to timeously, with attention to the nature of the fault and time taken to solve the issue - Consult with Maintenance Department towards pro-actively solving repeated machinery and equipment failures • Stock / inventory control: - Ensure adherence of all stock control procedures within factory - Ensure stock counting is performed, with actions / counter measures taken for any issues encountered - Ensure timeous ordering and delivery of all spare parts, consumables and services Responsibility: Email your updated CV to recruit@onlinepersonnel.co.za Qualifications / Requirements: • Manage all core functions of the operations and ensure the plant runs effectively and efficiently to produce quality products, which meet specified quality standards and specifications and ensure timeous delivery thereof • Fully responsible for all production, maintenance and associated quality control within the factory • Provide general management for all functions of the plant, namely: - Production output and efficiency - Staff absenteeism, performance and management - Quality standards - Cost control - Maintenance of site and machinery - Stock / inventory control - Warehouse • Hold meetings with key role players and handling of presentations • Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) • Production output and efficiency: - Ensure production targets are defined and achieved - Ensure all machines are running and producing correctly - Maintain a strong contingency plan towards all events which may pose a risk / threat • Quality standards / control: - Ensure the process delivers a good level of quality results - Ensure that a suitable SHEQ systems is established and maintained - Ensure work instructions are in place and Operators are trained • Cost control: - Ensure costs against budget are monitored - Apply an ongoing focus towards potential cost saving iniative • Maintenance of site and machinery: - Ensure the site and all plant, machinery and equipment are maintained to a good level of performance and reliability - Ensure all key items are maintained - Place orders for parts and accessories when required - Follow up to ensure breakdowns were attended to timeously, with attention to the nature of the fault and time taken to solve the issue - Consult with Maintenance Department towards pro-actively solving repeated machinery and equipment failures • Stock / inventory control: - Ensure adherence of all stock control procedures within factory - Ensure stock counting is performed, with actions / counter measures taken for any issues encountered - Ensure timeous ordering and delivery of all spare parts, consumables and services Salary: R50000 to 70000 Job Reference #: Production Manager

Job Position: Country PC & L Manager - automotive industry Ref: 3755 Location: Eastern Cape Salary: commensurate with experience and qualification Email your updated CV to recruit@onlinepersonnel.co.za Qualifications / Requirements: • Tertiary Qualification in Supply-Chain Management or similar • Relevant experience in Operations, including Safety and Quality • Automotive industry experience Key Performance Areas: • Define and deploy mid-term strategies for the Plant Control and Logistics functions, aligned with and contributing to the overall Country business objectives • Implement and drive group initiatives • Define targets and be accountable for results for the Plant Control and Logistics function • Implement standard organisation, manage and develop direct reports, including training and upskilling • Conduct the annual assessments of team members • Implement, maintain and develop the tools and processes towards efficiency and compliance • Ensure successful operation of platform activity and ensure optimal levels of inventory • Optimise normal transport and packaging costs and ensure performance to budget • Ensure adherence to department budget • Design and develop logistic concepts, do costing and support operations in implementation of all new programs • Ensure the communication on the strategy and objectives and obtain the buy-in from key stakeholders of the organisation • Track performance indicators • Define and follow-up convergence plans with the organisation • Maintain and adhere to internal and external benchmarks Responsibility: Email your updated CV to recruit@onlinepersonnel.co.za Qualifications / Requirements: • Tertiary Qualification in Supply-Chain Management or similar • Relevant experience in Operations, including Safety and Quality • Automotive industry experience Key Performance Areas: • Define and deploy mid-term strategies for the Plant Control and Logistics functions, aligned with and contributing to the overall Country business objectives • Implement and drive group initiatives • Define targets and be accountable for results for the Plant Control and Logistics function • Implement standard organisation, manage and develop direct reports, including training and upskilling • Conduct the annual assessments of team members • Implement, maintain and develop the tools and processes towards efficiency and compliance • Ensure successful operation of platform activity and ensure optimal levels of inventory • Optimise normal transport and packaging costs and ensure performance to budget • Ensure adherence to department budget • Design and develop logistic concepts, do costing and support operations in implementation of all new programs • Ensure the communication on the strategy and objectives and obtain the buy-in from key stakeholders of the organisation • Track performance indicators • Define and follow-up convergence plans with the organisation • Maintain and adhere to internal and external benchmarks Job Reference #: Country PC & L Manager - automotive industry

Job Position: Country PC & L Manager Ref: 3755 Location: Eastern Cape Salary: commensurate with experience and qualification Email your updated CV to recruit@onlinepersonnel.co.za Qualifications / Requirements: • Tertiary Qualification in Supply-Chain Management or similar • Relevant experience in Operations, including Safety and Quality • Automotive industry experience Key Performance Areas: • Define and deploy mid-term strategies for the Plant Control and Logistics functions, aligned with and contributing to the overall Country business objectives • Implement and drive group initiatives • Define targets and be accountable for results for the Plant Control and Logistics function • Implement standard organisation, manage and develop direct reports, including training and upskilling • Conduct the annual assessments of team members • Implement, maintain and develop the tools and processes towards efficiency and compliance • Ensure successful operation of platform activity and ensure optimal levels of inventory • Optimise normal transport and packaging costs and ensure performance to budget • Ensure adherence to department budget • Design and develop logistic concepts, do costing and support operations in implementation of all new programs • Ensure the communication on the strategy and objectives and obtain the buy-in from key stakeholders of the organisation • Track performance indicators • Define and follow-up convergence plans with the organisation • Maintain and adhere to internal and external benchmarks Responsibility: Email your updated CV to recruit@onlinepersonnel.co.za Qualifications / Requirements: • Tertiary Qualification in Supply-Chain Management or similar • Relevant experience in Operations, including Safety and Quality • Automotive industry experience Key Performance Areas: • Define and deploy mid-term strategies for the Plant Control and Logistics functions, aligned with and contributing to the overall Country business objectives • Implement and drive group initiatives • Define targets and be accountable for results for the Plant Control and Logistics function • Implement standard organisation, manage and develop direct reports, including training and upskilling • Conduct the annual assessments of team members • Implement, maintain and develop the tools and processes towards efficiency and compliance • Ensure successful operation of platform activity and ensure optimal levels of inventory • Optimise normal transport and packaging costs and ensure performance to budget • Ensure adherence to department budget • Design and develop logistic concepts, do costing and support operations in implementation of all new programs • Ensure the communication on the strategy and objectives and obtain the buy-in from key stakeholders of the organisation • Track performance indicators • Define and follow-up convergence plans with the organisation • Maintain and adhere to internal and external benchmarks Job Reference #: Country PC & L Manager

Myrmidon Earthworks specializes in either the rental of specific earthmoving equipment or contracting to the civil, construction or open pit mining industries. For your Forestry Plant and Equipment: Feller Bunchers Forwarders Log loaders Loggers Skidders Harvesters/processors Debarker Integrated tool carriers Skid steer loaders Wheel loaders Please contact for info. Contact person: Sindi Mabuza Mobile: +27608215908 Office: 399 George Street Mifa Industrial Park Midrand Email: sindisiwe@myrmidons.co.za

Our client situated in Tzaneen, South Africa, has a vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced Operations Manager: Nurseries Are you a hard-working leader with a passion for agriculture, plant propagation and business management? Are you a dynamic thinker with excellent negotiation skills and experience in nursery management? Do you have what it takes to exceed customer expectations, while driving a sustainable business and returning maximum profits for the company? If so, then you may be our next Nurseries Operations Manager! Reporting to the General Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for managing the WFE avocado nurseries in a sustainable manner that exceeds customer expectations and delivers maximum returns for the company. The incumbent must drive a process of continuous improvement, lead the nursery team in a process of successfully adopting superior propagation techniques, and establish a supply of quality plant material that will meet the demanding requirements of an ever-expanding operation. Qualifications and Expertise • 5 years' experience in nursery management • 3 years' business management experience • BSc Agric (or similar), or a Degree in Business Management • Nursery management and clonal tree production techniques • Fully computer literate (MS Office - Word and Excel, Microsoft AX) Knowledge • Thorough knowledge of business management • A solid understanding of plant propagation Skills • Lead a team through a process of change and continuous improvement while optimising the production capacities of the nurseries • Excellent business English skills (written and spoken) • An ability to communicate detail, while giving clear work instructions • Excellent negotiation skills Attitude/Behaviour • Hard working with the ability to thrive under pressure • Determined to make a success of challenging situations • Meticulous attention to detail • Have an inherent energy directed towards leading and being a part of a team • Accountability The Company offers a Total Guaranteed Remuneration Package which comprises provident fund, insured benefits, medical aid and an option to structure an annual bonus. Please note that due to the high volume of CV's received; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Should you not receive communication from our offices within two weeks of submission please note that your application will not be considered for this position. We will keep your CV on file and re-establish contact with you should opportunities in line with your expertise become available again. Job Reference #: 201687

Our client situated in Tzaneen, South Africa, has a vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced Operations Manager: Nurseries Are you a hard-working leader with a passion for agriculture, plant propagation and business management? Are you a dynamic thinker with excellent negotiation skills and experience in nursery management? Do you have what it takes to exceed customer expectations, while driving a sustainable business and returning maximum profits for the company? If so, then you may be our next Nurseries Operations Manager! Reporting to the General Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for managing the WFE avocado nurseries in a sustainable manner that exceeds customer expectations and delivers maximum returns for the company. The incumbent must drive a process of continuous improvement, lead the nursery team in a process of successfully adopting superior propagation techniques, and establish a supply of quality plant material that will meet the demanding requirements of an ever-expanding operation. Qualifications and Expertise • 5 years' experience in nursery management • 3 years' business management experience • BSc Agric (or similar), or a Degree in Business Management • Nursery management and clonal tree production techniques • Fully computer literate (MS Office - Word and Excel, Microsoft AX) Knowledge • Thorough knowledge of business management • A solid understanding of plant propagation Skills • Lead a team through a process of change and continuous improvement while optimising the production capacities of the nurseries • Excellent business English skills (written and spoken) • An ability to communicate detail, while giving clear work instructions • Excellent negotiation skills Attitude/Behaviour • Hard working with the ability to thrive under pressure • Determined to make a success of challenging situations • Meticulous attention to detail • Have an inherent energy directed towards leading and being a part of a team • Accountability The Company offers a Total Guaranteed Remuneration Package which comprises provident fund, insured benefits, medical aid and an option to structure an annual bonus. Should you wish to apply for the position, please apply directly via this job board, please ensure that you quote reference number 201687 subject heading or email body. Please note that due to the high volume of CV's received; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Should you not receive communication from our offices within two weeks of submission please note that your application will not be considered for this position. We will keep your CV on file and re-establish contact with you should opportunities in line with your expertise become available again. Should you require any additional information give us a call on 021 012 5566.

Our client situated in Tzaneen, South Africa, has a vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced Operations Manager: Nurseries Are you a hard-working leader with a passion for agriculture, plant propagation and business management? Are you a dynamic thinker with excellent negotiation skills and experience in nursery management? Do you have what it takes to exceed customer expectations, while driving a sustainable business and returning maximum profits for the company? If so, then you may be our next Nurseries Operations Manager! Reporting to the General Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for managing the avocado nurseries in a sustainable manner that exceeds customer expectations and delivers maximum returns for the company. The incumbent must drive a process of continuous improvement, lead the nursery team in a process of successfully adopting superior propagation techniques, and establish a supply of quality plant material that will meet the demanding requirements of an ever-expanding operation. Qualifications and Expertise • 5 years' experience in nursery management • 3 years' business management experience • BSc Agric (or similar), or a Degree in Business Management • Nursery management and clonal tree production techniques • Fully computer literate (MS Office - Word and Excel, Microsoft AX) Knowledge • Thorough knowledge of business management • A solid understanding of plant propagation Skills • Lead a team through a process of change and continuous improvement while optimising the production capacities of the nurseries • Excellent business English skills (written and spoken) • An ability to communicate detail, while giving clear work instructions • Excellent negotiation skills Attitude/Behaviour • Hard working with the ability to thrive under pressure • Determined to make a success of challenging situations • Meticulous attention to detail • Have an inherent energy directed towards leading and being a part of a team • Accountability The Company offers a Total Guaranteed Remuneration Package which comprises provident fund, insured benefits, medical aid and an option to structure an annual bonus. Should you wish to apply for the position, please apply directly via this job board, please ensure that you quote reference number 201687 subject heading or email body. Please note that due to the high volume of CV's received; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Should you not receive communication from our offices within two weeks of submission please note that your application will not be considered for this position. We will keep your CV on file and re-establish contact with you should opportunities in line with your expertise become available again. Should you require any additional information give us a call on 021 012 5566. Job Reference #: 201687

Job Position: Manufacturing Operations Manager Ref: 3640 Location: Port Elizabeth Salary: R45 000 to R55 000 per month CTC commensurate with experience and qualification Qualifications / Requirements • Degree / Diploma in Production Management / Engineering • Sound knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) • Sound understanding of quality standards • Minimum of 8 year’s experience in an automotive manufacturing environment of which 5 years need to be in a supervisory role (stable work record) which include Operations • Strong communication skills and professional disposition • Impeccable work ethics and integrity • Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate and drive, teams Key Performance Areas: • Handling of all round operations • Customer negotiations, presentations and visits • Handling of key customers • Managing of staff (operationally) • Daily production: o Run daily production meetings o Ensure daily production reports are completed and handed in o Analyse any deviations to planned versus actual production numbers o Create plan to rectify any deviations from planned production numbers o Daily resource plan for absenteeism deviations for production staff o Ensure production plan is aligned to available stock and make changes accordingly, ensure sales are aware of changes o Decide on when over time is required to meet production targets o Ensure returns are checked and findings reported to senior management o Intra-day updates to sales on production status • Plant maintenance: o Ensure maintenance on plant and equipment is completed in accordance to maintenance schedule o Tools usage report • Personnel: o Decide on the number of factory staff needed based on production targets using time study information from IE Department o Weekly meetings with staff to inform and motivate o Update and maintain the manufacturing performance board o Quality, Health and Safety • Health and safety: o Ensure health and safety procedures and protocols are followed throughout the company • Quality manual: o Ensure the manual is up to date and matches the quality procedures within production • Corrective action reports: o Manage the opening and closing of any corrective action reports created by the quality department • Facility management: o Ensure internal housekeeping is maintained in the plant and adheres to the quality manual o Ensure internal and external aspects of the facility are in working order (security, tanks, windows, leaks) and take necessary action • Induction training: o Ensure correct induction training is done Industrial Engineering • Production: o Ensure all production processes are up to date o Create and present production improvement concepts for management for both factory expansion and efficiency improvement. • Layouts: o Manage implementation of any new processes and procedures o Ensure factory Layouts are up to date • Equipment: o Provide motivations for new equipment purchases o Ensure maintenance schedule is update and relevant Salary: R45000 to 50000 Job Reference #: Manufacturing Operations Manager