1. Job Purpose 

 The purpose of the Floor Manager is to execute planned production schedules successfully to meet customer deliverables. 

 Job Objectives and Functions 

Production Management  

• To create a daily machine plan to identify the required resources to meet production schedules’ end date timeously 

• Direct an efficient layout of equipment and flow of materials to ensure effective execution of the production schedule  

• Ensure that there is sufficient stock for branding in conjunction with the Planning Department 

• Ensure that all branding products adhere to the quality standards 

• Escalate all quality defected products to the Quality Department to resolve and implement preventative measures  

• Ensure Production meets all customer delivery dates 

• Extract and analyze production data to optimize production processes and improve efficiencies within operations  

• Establish goals for production, and coordinate a plan to meet those goals 

• Responsible for the overall performance and effectiveness of the team by creating and communicating performance and operating standards and measuring employee's ability to adhere to these standards.  

• Responsible for applying corrective measures according to the company’s code of conduct 

• Responsible for the overall development of the team in order to meet business requirements.  

• Responsible for workforce planning through recruitment and selection of competent staff. Manage outputs, performance and development of the teams in order to achieve overall performance results of the department.

• Ensure equipment meets performance and safety requirements by managing an effective maintenance plan 

• Accountable for the health and safety of all staff in the area. 

• Conduct weekly risk assessments in areas and ensure that plans are actioned to minimize or mitigate risks identified.

• Accountable for the effective adherence to housekeeping principles for the area 

• NQF 4 ( Matric)
• NQF 5 ( Production Management)
• Lean Six Sigma ( Green Belt)
• Floor Manager in Gifting, apparel, signage, or branding industry( 3-5 Years )
• Working within a unionized environment ( 2-3 Years )

• Production Processes and Management
• Lean Manufacturing
• Employee Management
• Branding Processes
• Mechanical Knowledge
• Industrial Relations
• Excel
• Investigation Skills
• MS D365 - Production Module
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Communication Skills
• People Management Skills
• Judgement and Decision Making Skills
• Report Writing Skills
• Organising, Planning, and Prioritising skills
  
• Verbal and Numerical Comprehension Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Emotional Intelligence

• Systematic approach 
• People Management
• Effective communication 
• Organizational Awareness
• Influence