Production Manager

Execustaff Recruiting Services; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 25 000 - 45 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Production Manager with a solid background in manufacturing and team leadership. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in production management, quality control, and budgeting while managing a workforce effectively. This role requires a hands-on leader with experience in a unionized environment, capable of thriving under pressure. If you're passionate about optimizing production processes and leading teams to success, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5 years of industry experience in production management.
• Strong knowledge of engineering and plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage production efficiencies and quality control.
• Control budgets and lead a team effectively.

Skills

Production Management

Quality Control

Costing of Products

Team Management

Labour Management

Education

Production Management Diploma

Tools

SYSPRO

Engineering Equipment

Job description

Job Description

The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate production management experience in all relevant departments coupled with:

1. Excellent understanding of quality and production efficiencies
2. Previous working knowledge of SYSPRO or similar manufacturing programmes
3. Costing of products
4. Ability to create a Bills of Material
5. Extensive background on press operations, forging, and injection moulding operations
6. Familiarity with the SEIFSA Main Agreement and Regulations
7. Extensive experience in Labour Management
8. Ability to control budgets and manage own team

The ideal candidate will preferably:

• Possess a Production Management Diploma or be studying towards a similar qualification, coupled with 5 years of industry experience
• Have sound knowledge of engineering and plant equipment, such as Compressors, Conveyors, Pumps, Forging Plant, and Hydraulic Presses Injection Moulding
• Be a hands-on individual with working knowledge in a unionized environment
• Have a strong People Management background
• Be able to manage a workforce of more than ten people effectively
• Be confident and assertive
• Be able to work under immense pressure

Please only apply if you meet all of the requirements.

Should you not receive any feedback from us within 2 weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.