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JOB TITLE : Adjunct Teaching Faculty - Aerospace Engineering

LOCATION : Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME : Engineering Operations-JM

DIVISION NAME : Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY : Worcester Polytechnic Institute invites applications for the part-time position of Adjunct Teaching Faculty. The University welcomes culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber, skilled in the scholarship of teaching, discovery, application, and integration of knowledge.

The Aerospace Engineering Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach day and/or evening classes. Part-time faculty positions are created to provide an available applicant pool for the department. Positions will be filled on an as-needed basis. Start dates will vary by course and term. Applications will remain in the pool until the posting closes.

JOB DESCRIPTION : An Adjunct Teaching Faculty will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses with various options for on-campus and online delivery. All courses listed in the WPI undergraduate and graduate catalog under the Aerospace Engineering curriculum are of interest. Applicants should specifically identify which courses would be the best fit for their expertise.

An ideal applicant will hold an advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related discipline. Prior experience as an instructor or a teaching assistant at the college level is required. Relevant industry experience is also valued. Responsibilities include teaching from an established course syllabus but with the addition of personal expertise and experience; conducting office hours; grading the course assessments; providing students with timely feedback; and providing materials used in course evaluations.

FLSA STATUS : United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.

PLEASE NOTE; Position based in Mandeni North of Stanger

Production / Planning

• Liaise with planning department regarding production plans.
• Ensure all departments' plans are achieved on a daily basis.
• Manage production scrap – minimize wastage.

Management of Jobs / Employees / HR Matters / Health & Safety

• Have a complete understanding of each job, verbally or in writing.
• Visit each job site and department daily to monitor progress, quality, safety, cleanliness, and security.
• Maintain job schedules and material order processes across all departments.
• Handle general administration and manage change of orders.
• Manage both permanent and temporary employees.
• Ensure weekly payroll requirements are submitted on time.
• Ensure all employees wear uniforms and PPEs.
• Oversee stock take processes in all departments, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Report HR-related incidents or matters to human resources for action.
• Maintain health and safety standards in the workplace.
• Prepare departments for stock takes and oversee the process.
• Be prepared to work beyond normal hours or on weekends to meet production demands.

Supervision

• Ensure compliance with all company rules and policies.
• Supervise department supervisors and staff.
• Evaluate quality within the department.
• Conduct ad hoc training for staff and employees.
• Ensure adherence to LEAN principles.

Cost

• Implement cost-saving measures for the company.

Job Description

• Assist supervisors and planner in developing production plan, policies, programs and objectives
• Review and adjust the schedule where needed
• Monitor and control production targets and maintain quality standards and monitor improvement and recommendations through CPAR
• Management of process team to investigate and root cause corrective actions
• Monitor and guide department supervisors in manufacturing and safety procedures
• Department visual management is maintained and that communication within morning meetings is effective (bad news first)
• Manage human and material resources to meet production targets
• Work out and implement standard operating procedures for production operations
• Managing all product and process costings, headcounts, and manhours
• Labour costing and requisition motivation and approval
• Ensure that standard operating procedures are adhered to
• Determine and implement improvements to the production process
• Prepare and maintain production reports daily, weekly, monthly
• Monitor and review the performance of staff and organize necessary interventions for improvement
• Implement cost control programs
• Ensure efficient collaboration and coordination between relevant departments including commercial, stores, distribution, technical and management teams
• Communication with customers and suppliers
• Monitor production efficiencies in all departments and ensure corrective actions are taken to rectify poor performance
• Ensure and analyze production and quality control to detect and correct problems
• Manage all production employees directly or indirectly through supervisors
• Work with HR on staff performance related issues and discipline in line with company policies
• Monitor and control company code of conduct for employees
• Direct and coordinate various programs essential to manufacturing processes
• Develop action plans and targets in line with strategy and operating budget of department
• Heads reviews and reports on each department's strategy and ensure all objectives are understood and met
• Transform business to focus on quality standardization and systems improvement
• Ensures the effective functioning of the following departments:

SMT

PBA /Final Assembly

LAB

• Justify/motivate for increase/decrease in personnel
• Close monitoring of process performance within the department
• Carry out performance appraisals on subordinates
• Provide technical support to department and customers
• Continually assess and train
• Ensure workmanship standards are maintained at an acceptable level
• Ensure highest levels of housekeeping at all time
• Sign off on material variances that are significant and investigate
• Attend Manco meetings and present on department performance
• Attend quality review meeting
• Ensure month end line side stock counts are performed
• All completed job cards are signed off and closed
• WIP minimized by month end
• All kits that have been produced are returned to stores

• Liase and consult with Human resources department and assist with the implementation of:
• Effective succession planning
• Recruitment and talent management and retention
• Training and development
• Transformation and BEE

• Provide a safe working environment, adhering to OHSE procedures, and ensuring that they are understood and in place and practiced by the team at all times
• Ensure implementation and adherence to health and safety procedures

• Guide the manufacturing departments and assist in developing and implementing quality management strategies
• Communicate and implement strategy for quality improvement of quality issues across all departments
• Takes responsibility for ensuring compliance to PL’s QMS in line with ISO 9001
• Identify risks and opportunities in the department
• Identify any improvement opportunities for processes
• Ensure production processes are delivering intended outputs
• Responsibility of maintaining QMS documentation where your departments are concerned
• Assist quality department and other supervisors in achieving any other accreditations being pursued
• Set and monitor product quality standards
• Implement and enforce quality control and tracking programs to meet quality objectives
• Management and Leadership Conflict resolution
• Leading an effective cohesive production team and managing performance within the department
• Promotion of BEE compliance, Employment Equity, Skills Development and health and safety standards

• Ensure that the repairs and maintenance schedule is followed for all scheduled maintenance
• Any non-scheduled machine maintenance/breakdowns are resolved timeously
• Manage the maintenance team to ensure all maintenance functions are being performed
• Evaluate machinery to ensure correct Cpk is being achieved and arrange for maintenance/calibration with relevant suppliers as and when required
• Manage subcontractors who manage maintenance on certain equipment (air conditioning, hoist, etc)
• Make decisions about equipment use, maintenance, modification, and procurement

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Aftersales and Repairs Manager to join our team in Pretoria East. The ideal candidate will have experience in the Trailer Industry.

• Diagnose problems, prepare estimates for repairs and check if still in warranty.
• Liaise with customers in case of warranty issues.
• Offer customers a pre-assessment visit to confirm challenging problems.
• Follow up on parts orders and promptly inform customers of any delays.
• Create Repair Quotations and orders.
• Arrange booking reminders.
• Maintain accurate customer information.
• Monitor outstanding parts ordered and unpaid invoices.
• Develop, implement and monitor standards and routines, maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness within the workplace.
• Coordinate Spare Parts activity to ensure parts availability for service exchange and warranty parts procedures.
• Manage the workshop facilities and HSE together with Safety Officer.
• Create working time schedules for work shifts based on Repairs Schedules.
• Attend to Daily and Weekly Workshop reporting to Directors regarding WIP, Efficiency, Productivity, Debtors and Creditors.
• Process complaints and handle major or complicated complaints.
• Participate in meetings with Key customers when required.
• Market and communicate service solutions to existing and potential customers.
• Enable a team-based approach ensuring open and effective communication within the workshop to achieve common business objectives.
• Monitor the workshop’s pricing and discounts to ensure they meet the established level.
• Feedback and focus on workshop results – Develop the workshop business by following up budget, results, operational targets and taking measures to achieve set targets.
• Manage and analyse the workshop’s running costs and expenditure budget.
• Regularly follow up service business and financial results.
• Set, monitor, maintain and follow up KPIs as per Company procedures.
• Work with and handle applicable licenses for the workshop operations, monitor possible developments.
• Analyse current standards to identify and present opportunities for improvement of the workshop.
• Proactively initiate improvement activities, ensuring conditions are in place to achieve workshop goals.
• Oversee all Internal, Warrant, and on-site workshop and Staff.

• Communicate effectively with employees, management, and external parties.
• Contribute to a positive and transparent work environment.

• Grade 12.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in service/parts departments of the automobile or trailer industries.
• Code 08 Drivers License.
• Knowledge of stock control systems would be an advantage.
• Time Management skills to meet required deadlines (essential).
• Reputation for building strong relationships.
• Team orientation.
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound trailer technical and product knowledge.
• In-depth knowledge of sound customer satisfaction processes.
• Cost analysis.
• Preparing of Quotations.
• Understanding of Basic Business operations and principles.
• Trailer technical and product knowledge would be an advantage.

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If you are a proactive and knowledgeable Aftersales and Repairs Manager with experience in a manufacturing and production setting, particularly with Manufacturing experience, we encourage you to apply for this role. Join our team in Pretoria East and contribute to the efficient operations in our dynamic environment. Send your CV to

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POSITION INFO:

Production Manager (manufacturing / Automotive) KZN

• Develop and manage production schedules to ensure cost-effective output
• Optimize production processes for quality, efficiency, and speed
• Allocate and order human and material resources within budget
• Monitor and maintain equipment and mechanical yield (OEE)
• Oversee daily production, product standards, and quality control
• Ensure health, safety, and company policy compliance
• Collaborate with maintenance on repairs and defect prevention
• Supervise, motivate, and review team performance
• Maintain customer lead times, stock levels, and consumables
  
  

• Develop and manage production schedules to ensure cost-effective output
• Optimize production processes for quality, efficiency, and speed
• Allocate and order human and material resources within budget
• Monitor and maintain equipment and mechanical yield (OEE)
• Oversee daily production, product standards, and quality control
• Ensure health, safety, and company policy compliance
• Collaborate with maintenance on repairs and defect prevention
• Supervise, motivate, and review team performance
• Maintain customer lead times, stock levels, and consumables
  
  

• Matric / Grade 12 required
• Technical/Engineering qualification preferred
• Relevant experience in manufacturing considered
  
  

• 10+ years in Production Management
• Industrial relations and strong people management
• MS Office proficiency
• Knowledge of Lean, TPM, or TQM manufacturing methods
• Leadership, process control, problem-solving, and organization skills
• OHS Act knowledge, financial and stock management helpful
  
  

• Strong communication
• Adherence to values, governance, and change management
  
  
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries Advertising Services

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Production Manager (manufacturing / Automotive) KZN

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage production schedules to ensure cost-effective output
• Optimize production processes for quality, efficiency, and speed
• Allocate and order human and material resources within budget
• Monitor and maintain equipment and mechanical yield (OEE)
• Oversee daily production, product standards, and quality control
• Ensure health, safety, and company policy compliance
• Collaborate with maintenance on repairs and defect prevention
• Supervise, motivate, and review team performance
• Maintain customer lead times, stock levels, and consumables

Qualifications:

• Matric / Grade 12 required
• Technical/Engineering qualification preferred
• Relevant experience in manufacturing considered

Experience & Skills:

• 10+ years in Production Management
• Industrial relations and strong people management
• MS Office proficiency
• Knowledge of Lean, TPM, or TQM manufacturing methods
• Leadership, process control, problem-solving, and organization skills
• OHS Act knowledge, financial and stock management helpful

Competencies:

• Strong communication
• Adherence to values, governance, and change management

Production Manager Automotive Durban KZN

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage production schedules to ensure cost-effective output
• Optimize production processes for quality, efficiency, and speed
• Allocate and order human and material resources within budget
• Monitor and maintain equipment and mechanical yield (OEE)
• Oversee daily production, product standards, and quality control
• Ensure health, safety, and company policy compliance
• Collaborate with maintenance on repairs and defect prevention
• Supervise, motivate, and review team performance
• Maintain customer lead times, stock levels, and consumables

Qualifications:

• Matric / Grade 12 required
• Technical/Engineering qualification preferred
• Relevant experience in manufacturing considered

Experience & Skills:

• 10+ years in Production Management
• Industrial relations and strong people management
• MS Office proficiency
• Knowledge of Lean, TPM, or TQM manufacturing methods
• Leadership, process control, problem-solving, and organization skills
• OHS Act knowledge , financial and stock management helpful

Competencies:

• Strong communication
• Adherence to values, governance, and change management

RPO Recruitment is excited to present an excellent opportunity for an experienced Production Manager to join our client, a leading beverage manufacturing company. As a Production Manager in the beverage industry, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire production process, ensuring the efficient and cost-effective manufacturing of high-quality beverages.

In this role, you will lead and manage a team of production staff, oversee production schedules, and implement strategies to optimize productivity and reduce waste. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with quality standards, develop and implement process improvements, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.

If you have a strong background in beverage manufacturing, a passion for quality and efficiency, and excellent leadership skills, we invite you to apply for this exciting role.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in beverage manufacturing or a related field
• Proven track record of successfully managing a production team in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Deep knowledge of beverage manufacturing processes, including mixing, blending, bottling, and packaging
• Strong understanding of quality assurance and compliance with food safety regulations
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and achieve production targets
• Effective communication and leadership abilities
• Flexibility to work shifts and weekends as required

• Salary: Negotiable
• RPO is a Specialist Recruitment Agency that provides candidates and clients with unique recruitment solutions tailored to their needs. We focus on helping you reach your personal and professional goals by connecting you to your perfect career path.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Jamie-Lee McCallum at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV:

Location: Ottery, WC | Employment Type: Permanent | Salary R550 000.00 p/a

An established and innovative manufacturing company specializing in high-quality plastic packaging products for the FMCG market is looking for a dynamic Production Manager to lead their production team. The organization is known for its commitment to excellence, quality, and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on people development and modern production processes.

Duties & Responsibilities

As the Production Manager , you will play a key role in driving production efficiency, product quality, and operational excellence. Responsibilities include:

Production Coordination

• Implement production schedules to meet customer demand
• Monitor workflow and production processes, adjusting resources and schedules as required
• Drive continuous improvement and root cause analysis
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Minimize waste and manage inventory effectively

Team & Personnel Leadership

• Lead and motivate production personnel, including supervisors and assistants
• Conduct performance reviews, enforce discipline, and foster teamwork
• Train and develop staff using hands-on and show-and-do techniques
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement

Quality & Compliance

• Enforce GMP and ISO 9001 standards
• Ensure food safety and product quality at relevant sites
• Maintain accurate production records and ensure compliance with QMS

Health & Safety

• Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with company H&S standards
• Proactively address safety hazards and incidents

Reporting & Administration

• Compile and maintain accurate production and operational reports
• Communicate effectively across departments for alignment and issue resolution

Desired Experience & Qualifications

Education:

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• HNDT in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (essential)
• NQF 6 in Production or Operations Management (advantageous)

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years in a Production Manager role within a manufacturing/FMCG environment
• Extensive knowledge and experience with injection moulding processes and machinery
• Familiarity with supplier training programs is an advantage

Key Competencies:

• Deep understanding of plastic manufacturing and injection moulding
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and planning skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and manage conflict effectively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Understanding of ISO 9001 and QMS principles