Production and Industrial Engineering Manager - Kempton Park
Full job description
The Core Group is a group of companies that represent the world's leading technology products and services in Sub–Saharan Africa. We believe in bringing products and services to people that’ll empower, enable, inspire and grow – achieved through supply chain management, marketing management, channel management, enterprise sales and media relations. The main businesses that make up the Core Group: iStore, Nintendo and DJI
We are seeking an experienced Production and Industrial Engineering Manager to lead the warehousing and production facility of a rapidly growing business unit within our group. The Person will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end performance, continuous improvement, and compliance across production, warehousing, and fulfillment functions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Process Optimisation:
Define, design, and regularly review detailed SOPs, workflow processes, quality controls, and measurement and tracking indices for each production line function.
Design, review, and optimise control systems to minimise costs, eliminate production issues, and mitigate risks in a high-value environment.
Capacity Planning and Performance Measurement:
Develop and implement capacity plans to ensure the facility can support market demand.
Establish clearly defined weekly, monthly, and quarterly targets for performance measurement.
Support the Technical, Production, and Admin Supervisors/Managers in optimising operations in their respective areas.
Production Line Management:
Oversee production schedules, velocity tracking, and dependency management.
Anticipate bottlenecks, clarify project priorities, identify risks, and escalate issues that cannot be internally resolved.
Manage, assess, and evolve the production line, capacity, and resource requirements as the business develops and expands.
Logistics and Resource Management:
Oversee all logistics and management of essential components required in the production process.
Prepare material and equipment lists, purchase orders, cost analyses, and estimated production costs.
Team Management:
Lead and support warehouse and production teams to achieve results in a fast-paced environment.
Foster and drive performance among team members.
QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor of Science - Engineering qualification.
5+ years of relevant experience in warehouse operations.
COMPETENCIES:
Communication:
Clearly and effectively express oneself across all levels of the organisation.
Project Management:
Regularly manage and develop expansion plans or introduce new processes within the production line.
Problem Solving:
Manage complexity throughout the production line, constantly assessing areas of risk by implementing preventative strategies.
Efficiency:
Meet and exceed all job function requirements and perform at a high standard.
Proactive Risk Identification:
Be aware of and report any issues that might put the business at risk.
If you are a dynamic and agile Operations/Compliance Manager with a proven track record in implementing innovative SOPs and following the Kaizen methodology, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and contribute to the success of our expanding business unit.
Industry
Consumer Electronics
