REQUIREMENTS :
A 3-year Diploma in Industrial Engineering/ Process Engineering/ Production Management/ Operations Management or similar field equivalent to a NQF 6 qualification as recognized by SAQA.
3 years appropriate experience in the in the production environment at junior middle management (9/10) level (printing experience would be an added advantage)
DUTIES :
Manage and control the production, printing, finishing and delivery of printed and related material through manual and mechanised processes. Plan and schedule the Division's work and ensure all resources required are available.
Control the execution of the related production processes ensuring the required quality, costing targets and delivery to the internal and external customers on time. Ensure the effective and efficient production and process management in the Sub-directorate. Ensure Quality control and reduction of wastage. Monitor adherence to scheduled time of jobs to next Section.
Determine the efficiency baseline rate per workstation and manage accordingly. Ensure a smooth workflow between the workstations in the Division. Apply continuous improvement measures to production process. Identify possible bottlenecks and address timeously. Define, implement and administer the execution of appropriate required health and safety procedures in the Sub-Directorate.
Ensure maintenance of regular equipment. Manage and monitor the regular execution of equipment maintenance to ensure the smooth running of the finishing and binding processes. Ensure the rendering of HR related functions e.g., the administering of leave and attendance register. Ensure the rendering of logistical support, the ordering and issuing of inter alia, raw materials, production and stationery.
Ability to work under pressure and extended hours. Ensure proper recordkeeping and maintaining of the filing system. Ensure material stock items corroborates with that on ERP system. Provide accurate reports as required on time. Ensure the up-to-date policies, procedures and administrative tasks in the Sub-Directorate. Develop and review of policies and procedures for the Sub- Directorate.
Keep up to date with new trends in the industry. Manage the Sub-directorate. Monitor and ensure proper utilisation and maintenance of equipment. Evaluate and monitor performance appraisal of subordinates. Ensure capacity building and training of staff. Develop Job Description s for subordinates. Implement workplace discipline. Provide inputs to the monthly and quarterly reports aligned to Business Plan/APP/Strat Plan.
Provide inputs to the annual spending plans aligned to business plan on coming year. Perform a stakeholder analysis for the component and identify their needs and incorporating it in the business planning process. Develop/review internal work processes (SOPs). Provide inputs on the development / review of Business plans with clear roles and responsibilities assigned with the resource requirements identified.
Ensure compliance on safety, health, environment, risk, and quality (SHERQ) management in the Division. Monitor and mitigate plant related safety risks. Ensure administrative support services for the Division.
