Plant Manager, Vehicle Assembly Division - Japan Motors

The Plant Manager at Japan Motors assures the build quality and integrity of vehicles produced in the manufacturing processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Develop VAD Production strategy, in support with the manufacturing strategy
• Involved in developing & implementing a Manufacturing strategy
• Ensure compliance with company policies, Corporate Governance, legislation & industry standards to minimize risks
• VAD budget accurately compiled
• VAD budget reported & monitored monthly & remedial actions taken to address variances
• Overhead budget accurately compiled & implemented according to set parameters
• Overhead budget reported & monitored monthly & remedial actions taken to address variances

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• Ensure cost control according to forecasted budget & set parameters
• Ensure compliance with set quality standards and specs through monthly audits
• Ensure accurate tracking of product satisfaction index (PSI) to improve market competitiveness
• Manage key performance commitment items of leadership team to ensure achievement of departmental objectives
• Maximise and fully develop current latent potential of employees
• Recruit, select and retain competent employees according to world-class standards
• Manage Industrial Relations according to company policies & procedures
• Ensure a safe working environment according to safety standards and legislation compliance

 

QUALIFICATION & COMPETENCIES

• Engineering (Mechanical) & MBA/ or MBA Equivalent from a recognised Institution
• 6-8 years within Automotive and Manufacturing environment, at least 5-6 years within Quality Assurance domain
• Aptitude to develop, improve and establish guidelines and standards
• Evaluate actual practice against procedure in order to identify discrepancies
• Ability to perform under pressure and maintain required standards
• Ability to keep up to date with market trends
• Understand the company’s strategic objectives and how they relate to your job
• Comply with legislation industry regulations, professional and organisational codes
• Identify areas where reengineering processes will improve systems or structures
• Manage the function by using versatility to communicate and cooperate with suppliers and
• Keep up to date with modern business practices and methods co-workers
• Able to secure results through other people through planning, organising, leading and control
• Monitor vendor/supplier recruitment and product selection
• Ensure that projects, strategies and plans remain within the budgetary constraints
• Strategic thinking
• Decision-making & problem-solving skills
• Mentorship and Coaching skills
• Cross Functional skills
• Applicant should have a valid passport

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