Our client is looking for a Departmental Manager - Upholstery to join their team in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating departmental operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and alignment with company objectives. This role requires a proactive leader with strong organizational and problem-solving skills, capable of managing a team, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with company policies and safety regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate production schedules and task allocation.
• Oversee and coordinate departmental process trials and changes.
• Ensure shift-to-shift coordination for seamless operations.
• Monitor work commencement and execution to meet production goals and deadlines.
• Track and report daily production results.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure availability of parts, tools, and materials as required.
• Foster a positive team culture and morale.
• Address and resolve challenges encountered by team members.
• Facilitate team meetings and work-group sessions.
• Oversee training, cross-training, and coaching for team members.
• Conduct routine quality checks to ensure compliance.
• Enforce company policies, attendance, and corrective action procedures.
• Maintain departmental safety practices and adherence to regulations.
• Supervise daily clean-up and equipment maintenance.
• Audit and coach standardized work procedures.
• Coordinate with external departments such as R&D, Stores, and Maintenance.
• Facilitate collaboration with upstream and downstream departments.
• Oversee major maintenance activities affecting the department.
• Capture and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Develop and implement corrective action plans where targets are not met.

Requirements:

• Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Upholstery background is non-negotiable.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a managerial role.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong administrative skills and structured approach.
• Excellent troubleshooting, organizational, and time management skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Salary: negotiable.

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