Factory Manager (Signage and Shopfitting) (JB5728)

Kontak Recruitment; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Factory Manager in Randburg, Gauteng. The role involves overseeing operations across multiple technical departments in a busy production environment, ensuring workflow and quality standards are met. Candidates must have a strong leadership background with at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing or shopfitting. Competitive salary is provided with management responsibilities over ongoing projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ supervisory or management experience in manufacturing, signage, or shopfitting.
• Proven track record managing production teams and meeting tight deadlines.
• Ability to read and interpret job cards, drawings, and client briefs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across multiple departments.
• Liaise with Department Heads to ensure quality standards.
• Monitor workflow and resolve operational challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Problem Solving

Computer Literacy

Education

Technical trade background or project management qualification

Tools

MS Excel

Job-tracking systems

Job description

Factory Manager (Signage and Shopfitting) (JB5728)

Kya Sands, Gauteng

R20 000 to R30 000.00 a month CTC (Depending on Experience)

Permanent

This role oversees all operational functions within a busy production environment, managing multiple technical departments to ensure projects progress accurately, efficiently, and within required deadlines. The position requires strong leadership, structured coordination, and hands‑on problem‑solving to maintain workflow, uphold quality and safety standards, and support department heads in achieving productivity and operational goals across the factory.

Minimum Requirements

• Own reliable vehicle with valid license
• Minimum 5 years’ supervisory or management experience in manufacturing, signage, or shopfitting.
• Technical trade background and/or project management qualification (preferred).
• Proven track record managing production teams and meeting tight deadlines.
• Ability to read and interpret job cards, drawings, and client briefs.
• Strong leadership, delegation, and coordination abilities.
• Hands‑on problem‑solving approach with proactive decision‑making.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.
• Computer literacy, including MS Excel and job‑tracking systems.
• Understanding of materials, fabrication, and quality standards
• Ability to adapt to shifting production priorities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across Carpentry, Spray Painting, Welding, Electrical, and Vinyl Application departments.
• Liaise with Department Heads to ensure progress aligns with quality standards and timelines.
• Ensure correct distribution and execution of job cards.
• Coordinate with procurement and stock teams to ensure materials are available before production begins.
• Monitor workflow, identify bottlenecks, and resolve operational challenges.
• Track production schedules and ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintain communication flow between factory floor and management with regular updates.
• Uphold safety, housekeeping, and workspace organization standards.
• Support and motivate teams to achieve productivity and quality goals.
• Manage overtime and weekend work schedules if required.
• Assist with production planning, cost control, and workflow optimization.

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point; this will be requested later.

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