Site Manager

Role Summary

• The Site Manager is a member of the management team working with leadership to ensure organisational goals are met and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the plant in conjunction with the Assistant Site Manager and other departments to ensure a safe, efficient and target oriented production plant.

Responsibilities
Operations:

• Oversee daily production activities, ensuring adherence to production schedules, quality standards, and safety protocols.
• Monitor production flow, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to optimize efficiency and output.
• Manage inventory levels of raw materials and finished products to minimize stockouts and overstocking.
• Coordinate production activities with other departments like collections, sales and marketing
• Collate and interpret data for decision making
• Prepare and track production reports and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Team Leadership:

• Lead, motivate, and coach a team of production personnel to achieve individual and team performance goals.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and identify opportunities for employee development.
• Foster a positive and safe work environment, addressing employee concerns and ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Delegate tasks effectively and empower team members to take ownership of their responsibilities.
• Schedule and manage production staff, ensuring adequate staffing levels to meet production demands.

Safety and Quality:

• Implement and enforce safety protocols and procedures on the production floor to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and identify potential hazards.
• Ensure adherence to quality control standards and procedures throughout the production process.
• Investigate and address quality control issues promptly to maintain product quality.

Problem-Solving and Continuous Improvement:

• Identify and troubleshoot production problems, implementing solutions to minimise downtime and disruptions.
• Analyse production data to identify areas for improvement and implement process optimization strategies.
• Stay up-to-date on new technologies and industry best practices in production processes.

Skills

• Relevant First Degree with a minimum of 8 years’ experience in production and at least 2 in a leadership position
• Must have production background and should have worked in a factory before and managed a team of operators on the production floor.
• Must demonstrate integrity and personal discipline.
• Open to and a quick adopter of technology
• Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, and inventory management principles.
• Knowledge in excel spreadsheet, word, PowerPoint is compulsory
• Good data analytical skills is required.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrable experience motivating team members to deliver goals
• Good interpersonal skills and an effective team player
• Commitment to safety and a proven track record of maintaining a safe work environment.
• Familiarity with basic production equipment and processes (a plus).