Automotive Production Manager — Lean, Quality & Improvement

EnableSA (Pty) Ltd; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Production Manager for their Kariega facility. Responsibilities include planning production schedules, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and leading a team to achieve efficiency and quality targets. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and 5–10 years' experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly in automotive production. This role offers an opportunity to drive continuous improvement in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 educational qualification required.
• 5–10 years’ experience in manufacturing, at least 5 years in the automotive industry.
• Proven experience managing high-volume automotive production lines.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage production schedules to meet customer demand.
• Ensure compliance with automotive quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Production planning

Lean Manufacturing

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Knowledge of automotive standards

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering

Relevant production or operations management certification

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

A leading automotive manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Production Manager for their Kariega facility. Responsibilities include planning production schedules, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and leading a team to achieve efficiency and quality targets. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and 5–10 years' experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly in automotive production. This role offers an opportunity to drive continuous improvement in a dynamic setting.