Process Manager - Cold End - Springs

PFG is the leading manufacturer of float glass in Southern Africa, as well as laminated glass and mirrors. The company produces 260 000 tons of float glass products per annum, supplying into both domestic and international building and automotive industries.

Main job purpose:

To lead and effectively manage the Cold End operations, ensuring the constant achievement of world-class manufacturing standards measured against international benchmarks through the effective optimisation of human resources, financial resources, equipment, and systems, and by ensuring compliance with all applicable legislation

Main Objective:

• Responsible for day-to-day performance/productivity of the Cold End team, driving achievement of targets aligned with business objectives.
• Coordinate Cold End activities across departments to ensure objectives are met.
• Ensure a safe working environment by identifying, monitoring, and addressing safety hazards in line with relevant legislation.
• Identify team development needs, create IDPs, and ensure training and up-skilling are in place.
• Manage Float Line expenditure budget.
• Drive World Class Manufacturing standards through VPM, 5S, teamwork, and focused improvement.
• Ensure staff are effectively managed through performance and disciplinary procedures, and are developed through talent management and IDP processes.
• Continuously optimize Cold End operations to achieve optimal outputs and reduce costs in line with World Class Manufacturing Standards.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation (LRA, BCEA, Environment, Safety, and Quality).
• Ensure the production of high-standard quality products in line with customer specifications.

Critical Job Requirements:

Qualifications:
Grade 12
Relevant Diploma (with experience) or Degree (Science, Engineering, Production Management)

Knowledge:
In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation (SHERQ, BCEA, LRA)
Knowledge of Human Resource policies and procedures
Working knowledge of SAP (HR and Production)

Skills:
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote)
Technical/Engineering/Manufacturing skills
Human Resource Management
Tactical and analytical problem-solving skills
Financial management skills
Planning, leading, organizing, and controlling skills
Presentation and communication skills
Production plan adherence
Assertiveness and decision-making skills
Strong Business acumen
Conflict resolution skills
Motivational and interpersonal skills

Experience:
10 years in a manufacturing/technical environment
5 years in a leadership or management role

PG Group, and its subsidiaries, are committed to the principles of employment equity and as such are equal opportunity employers.  Qualified applicants who apply for any vacancies will be considered with due consideration based on of fairness and equity. Factors such as race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability are not consider exclusively and are not determinative of any appointments made by PG Group or its subsidiaries.

Requisition ID: 2862