Production Manager

ABOUT THE COMPANY The Safal Group of companies employs over 3,000 people, providing the leadership, resources and training to build a company with the depth of experience and skills to compete in pan-African and global markets.

The Safal Group has a deep commitment to the communities within which the individual companies operate. The Safal Group has established health centres and technical institutes, built classrooms and recreational facilities, and funded wide reaching awareness programs for HIV/AIDS and the prevention of diseases. JOB SUMMARY Minimum Requirements  Minimum academic qualification: Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalentGeneral work experience (years): 10-15 yearsSpecific to the position (level/discipline/years): 10 years hands on experience on steel pipes and tube manufacturing.Industry: Steel Manufacturing / ConstructionKey competencies and skills:Strong leadership and people management skillsExcellent Communication skills             Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.High integrity and commitment to accuracy.SAP system proficiencyExcellent organizational, planning and record-keeping skills.Interpersonal skills and teamwork abilities.Presentation skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem Solving and decision-making skillsAnalytical skill RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and implement production plans, schedules, and targets to meet delivery commitments.Establish and enforce SOPs, ensuring product conformity to technical specifications and quality standards.Coordinate with maintenance to initiate preventative maintenance and minimize downtime.Manage manpower planning, deployment, and shift scheduling to meet production demands.Analyze and control scrap, seconds, and operational costs, recommending solutions to improve profitability.Track and evaluate KPIs to drive continuous improvement.Provide accurate data to sales for effective decision-making.Implement SAP compliance, ISO systems, and EHS audits.Lead, supervise, and mentor production staff to achieve operational excellence.Resolving the production challenges to drive heigh yield productionMaintain inventory levels, conduct stock takes, and raise purchase requisitions as required.Drive Kaizen, 6K, housekeeping, and safe working practices. REQUIRED SKILLS Production, Safety systems, Machine operation, Reporting REQUIRED EDUCATION Bachelor's degree