Factory Operations Leader

Dante Personnel; Durban; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Dante Personnel in Durban seeks an experienced Production Manager to oversee daily and weekly production plans across Wood, Powder Coating and Assembly departments. You will supervise multiple production teams, monitor productivity, and ensure safety and quality standards are met to deliver on-time performance.

The ideal candidate has 5 years in manufacturing or production with supervisory experience and strong Excel/ERP skills to drive process improvements and cost efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 / Matric as a baseline.
• Diploma or certificate in Production, Operations, Manufacturing Management or related field is advantageous.
• 5 years’ experience in manufacturing or production; 2 years in supervisory/management role.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily and weekly production plans to ensure targets and delivery deadlines are achieved.
• Coordinate workflow between the Wood, Powder Coating and Assembly departments.
• Manage and hold supervisors accountable for production, quality, labour and safety performance.
• Monitor productivity, labour utilisation, absenteeism and overtime.
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor quality issues, rework and non-conformances.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, PPE and housekeeping requirements.
• Oversee equipment availability, maintenance requirements, materials and tooling.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste and increase productivity.
• Report on operational performance and improvements.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Supervisory experience

Production planning

Quality and safety awareness

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Diploma or certificate in Production / Operations / Manufacturing Management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Dante Personnel in Durban seeks an experienced Production Manager to oversee daily and weekly production plans across Wood, Powder Coating and Assembly departments. You will supervise multiple production teams, monitor productivity, and ensure safety and quality standards are met to deliver on-time performance.

The ideal candidate has 5 years in manufacturing or production with supervisory experience and strong Excel/ERP skills to drive process improvements and cost efficiencies.