Port Elizabeth: Automotive Body Shop Manager posted by Profile Personnel

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Job Summary

Role Purpose:

Our client is seeking an experienced Body Manager to oversee the production of vehicle bodies at our manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of the body manufacturing process, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety standards are met. This role requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise in automotive manufacturing, and the ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Key

Responsibilities:

• Manage the daily operations of the body manufacturing department, including scheduling, production planning, and resource allocation.
• Supervise and provide leadership to a team of production supervisors, engineers, technicians, and operators.
• Ensure adherence to manufacturing processes and quality standards to meet production goals and customer specifications.
• Collaborate with engineering and design teams to optimize manufacturing processes and implement new technologies.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve production efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize waste.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and production metrics to track progress and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a culture of safety awareness among staff.
• Manage inventory levels of materials and components necessary for production.
• Participate in strategic planning and decision-making processes related to production and manufacturing operations.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience 5 years in automotive manufacturing, with a focus on body manufacturing processes.
• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• In-depth knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes, equipment, and technologies.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and levels of the organization.
• Understanding of quality management systems and standards (ISO, TS, etc.).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Should you wish to apply please email your CV through to Meriek Robinson at Profile Personnel
Automotive Body Shop Manager position available in Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth. This job position was posted by Profile Personnel. The job has been posted as a premium ad on 2024-07-07 at 13:02:36 in the Automotive category

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