Manufacturing & Production Leader — Cape Town

The Key Recruitment Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Systems Engineering Company in Parow, Cape Town is seeking a Head of Manufacturing & Production to lead and optimise all fabrication, machining, assembly and finishing operations. The role focuses on translating sales requirements into practical production plans while balancing capacity, labour, machinery and lead times.

The candidate will drive productivity, reduce waste and ensure strict quality standards while collaborating with Engineering, Sales, Procurement and Logistics to maintain a

Qualifications

• Must have tertiary qualification (N5 minimum).
• Experienced in senior production, manufacturing or factory management.
• Strong background in manufacturing and metal fabrication environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and overall management of manufacturing and production operations, including fabrication, machining, assembly and finishing.
• Develop, manage and improve production planning and scheduling to meet targets and deadlines.
• Translate sales requirements into realistic production plans considering capacity, labour, machinery, materials and lead times.
• Monitor production progress against schedules, identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement to increase productivity, reduce waste, and optimise processes.
• Ensure outputs meet quality standards and identify opportunities for quality improvement.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Procurement and Logistics for effective planning.
• Ensure resources are available to support the production schedule.
• Oversee manufacturing processes and maintain procedures and controls.
• Lead and mentor factory managers and production teams with clear accountability.
• Promote communication, teamwork, and employee engagement across manufacturing.

Skills

Senior leadership

Production planning

ERP systems

Metal fabrication

Education

N5 minimum

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Air Systems Engineering Company in Parow, Cape Town is seeking a Head of Manufacturing & Production to lead and optimise all fabrication, machining, assembly and finishing operations. The role focuses on translating sales requirements into practical production plans while balancing capacity, labour, machinery and lead times.

The candidate will drive productivity, reduce waste and ensure strict quality standards while collaborating with Engineering, Sales, Procurement and Logistics to maintain a