Junior Factory Manager x 1 Hamaanskraal

Description:

We have an opportunity for a Trainee Factory Manager at one of our sites.The successful incumbent must be willing to move between all sites i.e. Krugersdorp, Hammanskraal, and Vereeniging for hands on training.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESSupport Senior Factory manager in operational management and team development of the factoryExcellent maintenance skills requiredRecruitment, training and development of personnelAsset preservation through development, implementation and management of effective systemsDevelop and implement best practice in all areas of the factoryBeing a credible leader that develops and guides operational teams and individuals in achieving targetsDriving continuous improvements and waste elimination in order to reduce costs and improve qualityProduct development to ensure sustained fashionable and value for money product rangesProject management of capital projectsDevelopment of new products and technologyFinancial control of factory costsSafety and risk management in terms of legislationSourcing of new local and international suppliersIdentification and development of future leaders in the businessEnsure the factory is focused on agreed key performance indicators KEY STRENGTHS / ABILITIESAble to work autonomouslyMust be energetic, active and a go-getterManage growth and change in a professional and entrepreneurial mannerAdaptive and creative to meet targetsDeveloping and leading teams and individuals toward common long-term objectives and short-term goalsHands on and results drivenFocused on customer and business needsTenacious on goal deliveryHigh level of attention to detailAnalytical and detail-oriented problem solverAbility to notice opportunitiesChallenge established practices to test validityEngineering and project management skills to drive and deliver continuous improvementStrong work ethicStrategic and big picture thinkerEmotional intelligence and robustness, diplomatic MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCEDiploma in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Metallurgist)Millwright / Electrical Qualification5 10 years experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSDegree in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Metallurgist