Factory/Operations Manager

Marvel Placement Consultant; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Marvel Placement Consultants is seeking an experienced Operations/Factory Manager in Roodepoort, South Africa. You will oversee daily factory operations, production planning, scheduling, safety, and continuous improvement to meet targets.

The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and cost-monitoring abilities, with responsibility for procurement, stock control, and warehouse activities. You will report to management and ensure compliance with regulations and PoPI.

Qualifications

• Experience in factory management or production operations.
• Knowledge of production planning, scheduling, and output management.
• Experience with raw material procurement and stock control.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Experience conducting safety inspections and risk mitigation.
• Ability to monitor production performance and costs.
• Experience overseeing warehouse activities and stock receipt.
• Ability to liaise with management and provide regular reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily factory operations and production targets.
• Plan and coordinate production schedules according to demand.
• Ensure schedules meet quality and safety requirements.
• Monitor capacity, productivity, labour utilisation and output.
• Identify bottlenecks and reduce downtime.
• Utilise machinery, labour, materials efficiently.
• Drive continuous improvement to boost productivity and reduce waste.
• Oversee procurement of raw materials and consumables.
• Maintain supplier lists and relationships to reduce wastage.
• Ensure maintenance of factory machinery and facilities.
• Oversee security and premises opening/closing.
• Promote safety and ensure compliance with PoPI and regulations.

Skills

Factory management

Production planning

Workflow optimisation

Stock control

Supplier relationships

Machinery maintenance

Safety compliance

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Operations/Production/Manufacturing/Engineering degree

Job description

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant qualification in Operations Management, Production Management, Manufacturing, Engineering or a related field will be advantageous.
• Proven experience in factory management, production operations or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, scheduling, workflow optimisation and output management.
• Experience managing raw material procurement, consumables, supplier relationships and stock control.
• Knowledge of machinery, equipment maintenance and general factory operations.
• Understanding of occupational health and safety requirements and relevant manufacturing regulations.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, identifying operational risks and implementing corrective measures.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Ability to monitor production performance, resource utilisation and operational costs.
• Experience overseeing warehouse activities, including container offloading, stock receiving, labelling and storage.
• Good communication and reporting skills, with the ability to provide regular updates to management.
• Experience acting as a SHE Representative will be advantageous.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage daily factory operations, including production planning, workflow optimisation and the achievement of production targets.
• Plan and coordinate production schedules in line with customer demand, sales requirements and overall business objectives.
• Ensure production schedules are achieved without compromising product quality, workplace safety or customer requirements.
• Monitor production capacity, productivity, labour utilisation and output against agreed targets to maximise operational efficiency.
• Identify and address production bottlenecks, delays, unnecessary downtime and inefficiencies.
• Ensure the effective utilisation of machinery, equipment, labour, raw materials and factory space.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity, reduce waste and improve operational efficiency.
• Oversee the procurement of raw materials and consumables to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Maintain approved supplier lists, manage supplier relationships and identify opportunities to reduce material wastage and unnecessary procurement expenditure.
• Ensure factory machinery, equipment, tools and operational equipment, including forklifts, are properly maintained.
• Oversee maintenance activities to ensure office and warehouse facilities, factory buildings and the surrounding yard are maintained in good condition.
• Monitor factory gas levels required for production and forklift operations.
• Ensure stock received from containers is accurately receipted into the system, correctly labelled and stored in the appropriate warehouse locations.
• Assist with overseeing container offloading and reloading activities, ensuring stock is handled and processed correctly.
• Ensure the factory, warehouses, external areas and surrounding premises are kept neat, tidy and organised at all times.
• Monitor security procedures, maintain a close working relationship with the appointed security company and conduct security searches where required.
• Oversee the opening and closing of premises and warehouses in accordance with company procedures.
• Act as the SHE Representative for Loomcraft, promoting a safe working environment and ensuring compliance with applicable health and safety requirements.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, identify potential risks and implement corrective actions and improvement measures.
• Ensure employees receive appropriate training and are equipped to perform their duties safely.
• Ensure compliance with relevant labour, manufacturing, environmental, health and safety regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Provide regular management reports on operational performance, challenges and issues requiring attention.
• Assist other departments with operational activities and additional responsibilities as required.

Closing Date:

Submissions for this vacancy will close on 26 October 2026. Late applications may still be considered until 18 November 2026.

PoPI Act Compliance:

Marvel Placement Consultants adheres to the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013). Section 9 of PoPI states that “Personal Information may only be processed if, given the purpose for which it is processed, it is adequate, relevant and not excessive.”