Manufacturing Operations Lead – Lean & KPI‑Driven

Dante Personnel Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Dante Personnel Recruitment (Pty) Ltd in Mpumalanga seeks a seasoned Factory Manager to take full operational responsibility for the Hazyview facility. The role suits a hands-on leader with strong production management and a track record of operational excellence.

Key focus areas include leading departments to meet production plans, driving safety, quality and efficiency, and developing staff through KPIs and training.

Qualifications

• Senior-level manufacturing experience with factory management exposure.
• Experience managing Department/Production Managers.
• Knowledge of production planning, stock control and quality management.
• Lean Manufacturing or Kaizen experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take full operational control of the factory and set priorities.
• Ensure departments meet production plans and customer requirements.
• Conduct factory-floor inspections addressing safety, quality and efficiency.
• Lead Department Managers via targets, KPIs and accountability.
• Monitor output, waste, stock, downtime and downtime drivers.
• Maintain quality standards and drive corrective actions.
• Manage staffing, training and team development.
• Uphold health, safety, housekeeping and 5S standards.

Skills

Leadership

Production management

KPI management

Safety & 5S

Lean thinking

Computer literacy

Education

Matric

Tertiary qualifications

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Dante Personnel Recruitment (Pty) Ltd in Mpumalanga seeks a seasoned Factory Manager to take full operational responsibility for the Hazyview facility. The role suits a hands-on leader with strong production management and a track record of operational excellence.

Key focus areas include leading departments to meet production plans, driving safety, quality and efficiency, and developing staff through KPIs and training.