Junior Production Manager

Express Employment Professionals Midrand; Gauteng; Sur place; ZAR 360 000 - 480 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Express Employment Professionals Midrand is seeking a Junior Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations and drive operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

You will manage supervisors and floor staff, monitor productivity and quality, and coordinate with procurement, stores, logistics, and quality teams to meet targets and uphold ISO 9001 standards. Growth opportunities exist within a dynamic SA manufacturer.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a manufacturing production management role.
• Proven leadership and people management experience.
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and reporting abilities.

Responsabilités

• Lead and oversee all daily production operations.
• Achieve daily and monthly production targets.
• Manage Production Supervisors, Team Leaders, and factory personnel.
• Monitor productivity, efficiencies, downtime, and quality performance.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Coordinate production with Procurement, Stores, Logistics, and Quality departments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies.
• Maintain high standards of Health, Safety, Housekeeping, and PPE compliance.
• Develop, mentor, and motivate production teams.
• Compile and present production reports to senior management.

Connaissances

Leadership

People management

Planning

Problem-solving

Communication

Reporting

Computer literacy

Formation

Production Management or Manufacturing Management Qualification (NQF 5+)

Description du poste

Our client, a proudly South African manufacturer of innovative sanitation and infrastructure solutions, is seeking an experienced and results-driven Junior Production Manager to lead our manufacturing operations.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strong leader who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and is passionate about operational excellence, quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all daily production operations.
• Achieve daily and monthly production targets.
• Manage Production Supervisors, Team Leaders, and factory personnel.
• Monitor productivity, efficiencies, downtime, and quality performance.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Coordinate production with Procurement, Stores, Logistics, and Quality departments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies.
• Maintain high standards of Health, Safety, Housekeeping, and PPE compliance.
• Develop, mentor, and motivate production teams.
• Compile and present production reports to senior management.

Minimum Requirements

• Production Management or Manufacturing Management Qualification (NQF Level 5 or higher)
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a manufacturing production management role
• Proven leadership and people management experience
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and reporting abilities
• Computer literate

Advantageous

• Experience within a concrete or construction manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and 5S principles.
• Health & Safety knowledge and experience.

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Leads by example.
• Is hands‑on and enjoys being on the factory floor.
• Holds themselves and their team accountable.
• Can inspire high‑performing teams.
• Is passionate about quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.
• Has excellent decision‑making and leadership skills.

Why Join our client?

• Join a leading South African manufacturing company.
• Work with an experienced and supportive leadership team.
• Be part of a business making a meaningful impact through innovative sanitation solutions.
• Excellent opportunity for long‑term career growth and professional development.