Automotive Production Manager: Lean, ISO & Team Impact

GAP Consulting; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 781,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Aid

Provident Fund

Performance bonus

Job summary

GAP Consulting in South Africa seeks an experienced Production Manager in the Automotive Manufacturing sector. The role requires 5–10 years in the field, with at least 4 years in production management and a degree in Operations, Project or Business Management.

Strong Excel, Lean Six Sigma, and ISO standards knowledge are essential. You will lead production planning, workflow, quality compliance, 5S, stakeholder communications, and staff development to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years experience in Automotive Manufacturing, with at least 4 in Production Management.
• Degree in Operations, Project or Business Management.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Excel ability.
• Experience leading Lean and Six Sigma projects.
• Experience with ISO standards including ISO 9001:2015, 45001 and 14001.
• Strong knowledge of workflow, quality standards, 5S and stakeholder comms.
• Knowledge of production planning, staff supervision, and training.
• Valid Driver's License and own transport.

Skills

Production management

Lean Six Sigma

Workflow management

Quality standards

5S

Stakeholder communications

Production planning

Staff supervision

Training and development

Product knowledge

Driver's license

Education

Operations/Project/Business Management degree

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

GAP Consulting in South Africa seeks an experienced Production Manager in the Automotive Manufacturing sector. The role requires 5–10 years in the field, with at least 4 years in production management and a degree in Operations, Project or Business Management.

Strong Excel, Lean Six Sigma, and ISO standards knowledge are essential. You will lead production planning, workflow, quality compliance, 5S, stakeholder communications, and staff development to ensure smooth operations.