Factory Manager

Weskus Personeel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precast manufacturing company in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Factory Manager to oversee high-volume production and lead a skilled team of 50. In this role, you will manage daily operations, optimize costs, and ensure the maintenance of safety standards. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in manufacturing or construction management and possess strong leadership skills. A competitive salary and provident fund benefits are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Provident fund after 3 months

Annual December / January shutdown

Qualifications

• 8 years in manufacturing or construction management.
• Understanding of concrete production and pre-tension steel.
• Strong leadership and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily factory operations and manage shifts.
• Optimize costs and monitor material usage.
• Ensure OHS standards and safety.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Project Management Methodology

Employee Relations

Continuous Improvement

Operations Management

Leadership Experience

Tools

SyteLine

Job description

Job Description :

Join a leading precast manufacturing division as a hands‑on Factory Manager and lead our dynamic Hollow Core Precast facility. This role is perfect for an energetic experienced professional ready to oversee high‑volume production drive quality and manage a skilled team of 50 across multiple shifts.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead daily factory operations to meet production quality and safety targets.
• Manage two shifts and five supervisors including scheduling and overtime control.
• Optimize costs monitor material usage and minimize wastage.
• Drive production planning and ensure timely casting lane stripping and delivery.
• Maintain clear communication with staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Produce detailed reports for management review.
• Uphold OHS standards and ensure a safe working environment.
• Oversee the manufacture of precast elements including stairs beams and lintels.

What Were Looking For :

• 8 years in manufacturing or construction management.
• Understanding of concrete production formwork reinforcing and pre-tension steel (advantageous).
• Mechanical aptitude with experience in batch plants saws hydraulic jacks and cranes.
• Strong leadership administrative and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and other relevant software.
• Deadline-driven detail-oriented and committed to quality.

What We Offer :

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Provident fund after 3 months.
• Annual December / January shutdown.
• Working hours : MonThu 07 : 0017 : 30 Fri 07 : 0015 : 00.

Drive production lead a skilled team and make an impact in a high-performing precast facility.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Lean Manufacturing,Project Management Methodology,Kanban,Employee Relations,Succession Planning,Continuous Improvement,SyteLine,Conflict Management,Operations Management,Interpretation,Leadership Experience,Plant Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Manufacturing

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1