Senior Production Leader: Lean Manufacturing & Growth

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); On-site; USD 67,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance bonuses

Career progression

Job summary

Our client, a prominent manufacturing enterprise in East London, Eastern Cape, seeks a Senior Production Manager to oversee all production activities and drive efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness across the plant. The role requires 8+ years in production management, strong leadership, and a proven track record in lean initiatives.

The successful candidate will lead a team of supervisors, manage schedules and budgets, ensure safety and compliance, and collaborate with engineering,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in production management within manufacturing.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale production operations and teams.
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality standards, and safety regulations.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent strategic planning, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in production planning software and ERP systems.
• Experience in automotive or related manufacturing sector is highly desirable.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to East London.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all production activities, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
• Develop and implement production strategies to maximize efficiency, quality, and output.
• Manage production schedules, resources, and budgets effectively.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of production supervisors and staff.
• Implement and maintain lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure strict adherence to all health, safety, and environmental regulations on the production floor.
• Monitor production performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with other departments, including engineering, quality control, and supply chain.
• Manage inventory of raw materials and finished goods related to production.
• Drive innovation and adoption of new technologies within the production environment.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Production scheduling

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Operations Management

Tools

ERP systems

Production planning software

Job description

Our client, a prominent manufacturing enterprise in East London, Eastern Cape, seeks a Senior Production Manager to oversee all production activities and drive efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness across the plant. The role requires 8+ years in production management, strong leadership, and a proven track record in lean initiatives.

The successful candidate will lead a team of supervisors, manage schedules and budgets, ensure safety and compliance, and collaborate with engineering,