Section Manager (Manufacturing / Factory) Trade Tested
West Coast Personnel · Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
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Start free — we apply for you →- An experienced and hands-on Section Manager to lead Charge Room operations within a manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will drive production performance, coordinate maintenance activities, lead Shift Supervisors and ensure production targets are achieved through continuous improvement.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 Matric.
- National Certificate in Engineering, Electrical or Technical Field NQF 5.
- Trade Tested Electrician or Millwright.
- Certificate in Accounting and Leadership/Supervisory Management.
- Diploma NQF 6 or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering NQF 7 advantageous.
- 10 years' experience in electrical production/manufacturing operations.
- 5 years' supervisory or management experience.
- Computer literate MS Office and production systems.
Technical Competencies
- Production and manufacturing management.
- Maintenance planning and coordination.
- Continuous improvement and process optimisation.
- Production planning and performance monitoring.
- Risk, compliance and budget management.
- Staff leadership and performance management.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement and improve production systems to maximise efficiency, productivity and output.
- Monitor production performance, investigate deviations and implement corrective action plans.
- Work closely with Engineering, Production Control and Maintenance teams to optimise equipment availability.
- Coordinate maintenance schedules to minimise downtime and meet production targets.
- Ensure production standards, procedures and operating methods are consistently implemented.
- Identify operational risks and maintain compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and represent the department in operational meetings.
- Lead, coach and develop Shift Supervisors through performance management and employee development initiatives.
- Contribute to budgeting, monitor expenditure and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Promote continuous improvement initiatives across production operations.
Behavioural Competencies
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
- Proactive and action orientated.
- Excellent planning and organisational ability.
- Analytical with strong problem-solving skills.
- Resilient and adaptable under pressure.
- Customer and stakeholder focused.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.