Assistant Manager - Production

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Cape Town seeks an Assistant Manager for its Production Department. This role involves managing daily operations, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Candidates should have a Grade 12 certificate, 2-5 years of supervisory experience, and strong interpersonal skills. The position requires working in a physically demanding environment and may involve overtime.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years supervisory experience is required.
• Knowledge of maintenance and production planning.
• Understanding of Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and supervise staff.
• Ensure safety regulations are followed.
• Plan processing of materials for specific requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills in English

Education

Grade 12 certificate or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

SA Metal Group requires a committed, hardworking, and motivated individual to join their Production team as an Assistant Manager in the Production Department. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing a professional, efficient, and accurate service to management by ensuring that materials are processed correctly, as well as managing the daily operations of the Production department, including supervision of staff and health and safety requirements within the department. This position reports to the Production Manager.

Primary Purpose

The Assistant Manager’s primary purpose is to provide management support within the Production department. This includes managing employees and various operations within the department. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing timesheet and attendance records
• Motivating the team
• Ensuring resources are used effectively to maximize productivity
• Checking that machinery and equipment are safe and in good working order
• Reporting faults to the necessary departments
• Planning daily commodities
• Ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures
• Ensuring the safe transportation of machinery and booking transport
• Identifying the need for preventative maintenance of machinery
• Planning processing of materials for specific requirements
• Attending safety and production meetings
• Facilitating Health & Safety Toolbox Talks
• Ensuring PPE regulations are followed before work begins
• Adhering to Health & Safety regulations in the department's safety file
• Ensuring employee task procedures are up to date and understood
• Verifying operators have necessary licenses and permits
• Maintaining general housekeeping

Qualifying Experience

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
• 2-5 years supervisory experience
• Knowledge of maintenance planning
• Knowledge of production planning
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations
• Willingness to work overtime and night shifts as required
• Experience in physically demanding environments is advantageous

Qualifying Attributes

• Committed, hardworking, and self-motivated
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under challenging conditions
• Effective communication skills (reading, understanding, and writing in English)
• Willingness to work overtime when needed
• Time management and organizational skills
• Professional work approach
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• High standards in execution