Emerging Production Lead for Metals and Scrap

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd invites applications for a Junior Production Manager in the Production department. The role reports directly to the Branch Manager and requires commitment, hard work and trustworthiness to join the team.

The successful candidate will oversee daily production operations, ensure processes and safety regulations are followed, manage staff performance, and maintain accurate records while liaising with customers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent.
• 5 years’ supervisory experience.
• 5+ years in a production environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Knowledge of the Second-hand Goods Act.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all processes and procedures are followed.
• Identify quality/specification of commodities.
• Maintain customer relations and satisfaction.
• Identify and report fraudulent transactions.
• Reject inferior metals and nonmetallic items.
• Update and reconcile records for purchases and dispatches.
• Ensure health & safety regulations are followed.
• Lead and supervise a team to meet goals.
• Ensure scrap is inspected and photographed.
• Record information under the Second-hand Goods Act.
• Disciplinary action and daily staff management.
• Maintain plant and equipment per schedule.
• Delegate tasks within the department.
• Train and license employees for machinery.
• Ensure PPE compliance among production staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Work under pressure

Motivation

Self-motivation

People management

Flexibility

PPE compliance

Education

Grade 12

Computer literate - MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd invites applications for a Junior Production Manager in the Production department. The role reports directly to the Branch Manager and requires commitment, hard work and trustworthiness to join the team.

The successful candidate will oversee daily production operations, ensure processes and safety regulations are followed, manage staff performance, and maintain accurate records while liaising with customers and suppliers.