Factory Manager at RS Hunter Limited

 Job Description

General

• Responsible for the production, financial performance, meeting customer requirements and maintaining the orderly and productive operation of planned activities
• Ensure the target productivity level is achieved on a daily basis
• Update the production plan on a daily basis
• Produce written reports and make presentations
• Undertake continuous training and development
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems
• Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of employees
• Communicate and liaise with other departmental managers regarding throughput of stock to ensure production targets are met
• Drive process improvements on Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by appropriate data analysis

People Management

• Set department objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports
• Motivate and coach the team to operational success
• Provide technical expertise to the team
• Monitor the completion of tasks and ensure good performance and record on appropriate systems
• Develop, implement and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for each area of responsibility

Skills and Requirements

• 4+ years of manufacturing industry experience
• Excellent leadership and man- management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage a variety of cross-functional team members
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Excellent organisational and follow-up skills
• Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making
• Commercial and Financial acumen

Educational Qualification
A good first degree in electrical or Mechanical Engineering