Factory Manager - Wood Furniture, Location, Northgate, Johannesburg, Job Type Full-Time. Factory manager to oversee the operations in the factory based in Kya Sands, Johannesburg. To be responsible for supervising 20 staff (2 Office staff & 18 factory workers), increasing productivity, reducing overheads, overseeing quality control, and ensuring overall smooth operations. May be responsible for hiring, scheduling, and training new employees as well as disciplinary procedures if required. Facilitate meetings and training sessions for workers, set production goals, and investigate the challenges when those goals are not met. Responsible for logistics, receiving, despatching and liaising with Clients. Ensuring that safety protocols are taught to and followed by all employees in the factory. Spend time in office and on the production floor, supervising employees. The schedule could vary based on the needs and production schedule of the company. May be expected to work occasional after hours or weekends(unlikely but possible as the company has effective planning systems in place to avoid costly overtime).

The minimum education is Matric certificate and minimum of at least 5 years management experience in the woodworking manufacturing industry. Must have excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and supervisory skills. Will be responsible for budget planning, so will be required to have a strong understanding of financial and budgetary issues. Must have experience with product costing, bill of materials knowledge and understand technical drawings regarding furniture design. Other skills required are MS Outlook, Word and Excell which are essential. General Tasks would also include overseeing daily factory operations and report directly to the business owner. HR responsibilities of new contracts for staff as well as reviews for existing staff. Ensure CCTV, Electric Fence and alarm systems are always working and properly maintained.Must have an excellent understanding of machinery/compressors/power tools and follow up on maintenance thereof. Monitor and maintain inventory supplies, and make manufacturing process changes to improve efficiency if required.

Must have a general understanding of the BCE Act and the LR Act.

The company has very tight administrative systems in place and excellent staff to support the manager. The most important attributes to have will be the right attitude and a positive energy. Cost to company R20 000 to R30 000 depending on profit share incentive.

Email CV with contactable references to: chrismart40@gmail.com