G45 Production Manager

MA Automotive Tool & Die Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent automotive manufacturing company in Gauteng, Pretoria is seeking a G45 Production Manager to oversee assembly part manufacturing. The successful candidate will manage production functions, ensure quality standards, and drive productivity improvements. Applicants should have extensive experience in assembly and a degree in engineering. This role requires strong leadership and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years quality background within the automotive environment.
• Minimum 8 years’ Assembly experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ supervisory experience in Automotive Quality Environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all functions and ensure that production targets are met according to quality standards.
• Conduct meetings with production teams to prioritize daily activities.
• Ensure that all production resources are available timeously.

Skills

Management of Press Shop & Assembly

Performance Targets

Leadership

Analytical

Extensive Computer literacy

Communication and Interpersonal relations

Education

Degree Production, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Job Title

G45 Production Manager

Job Location

Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline

October 30, 2025

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Primary Purpose of the Job

• To carry prime responsibility / accountability for managing the Assembly Part Manufacturing in all its facets, including the infrastructure to support the process, in order to ensure that customer requirements are fulfilled through cost effective resource utilisation, schedules and quality.

Key Performance Areas

• Manage all functions and ensure that production targets are met according to quality standards
• Conduct meeting with production teams in order to prioritise and plan daily and or shift activities
• Apply just in time principles as and when required
• Ensure that all production resources are available timeously
• Monitor / Control quality and all line activities throughout duration of the shift
• Ensure effective shop floor planning according to load chart as well as advanceplanning.
• Ensure that the set OEE is achieved for each of the operations stamping and assembly
• Liaise with all supporting department regarding preventative and breakdown on machine and tools
• Ensure proper usage and care of all equipment, tooling and material
• Ensure that any production loss is followed up immediately
• Ensure accurate and timeous completion of all production and quality related documentation
• Monitor and reconcile expenditure against budget on a monthly basis Investigate and resolve any discrepancies

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Management of Press Shop & Assembly
• Administration
• Management of staff
• Housekeeping
• Performance Targets
• Productivity improvements
• Product improvements
• Versatility / job enhancement
• Extensive Computer literacy
• Communication and Interpersonal relations
• Leadership
• Report writing
• Organising
• Presentation skills
• Analytical
• Disciplinary Enquiry and Grievance Management

Minimum Requirements

• Degree Production, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
• Minimum 3-5 years quality background within the automotive environment.
• Minimum 8 years’ Assembly experience,
• Minimum 5 years’ supervisory experience in Automotive Quality Environment
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in tool and jig manufacturing
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