Operations Manager - Manufacturing

Modzilla; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloemfontein Tent Repairs is seeking a hands-on Operations Manager to run the day-to-day factory and installation operations. We manufacture and repair canvas and PVC products, including caravan tents, covers, tautliners, pool covers and outdoor blinds.

You will lead a team of 15–20, plan production, ensure deadlines, manage customers, visit sites for measurements, and help develop solutions for complex custom jobs to maintain high standards.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience in manufacturing, fabrication or related environment.
• Customer-facing abilities and good communication.
• Ability to close deals when following up quotations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 15–20 people on factory floor and installation sites.
• Plan and control daily production to meet deadlines.
• Keep jobs moving and ensure deadlines are met with high workmanship standards.
• Coordinate factory work and on-site installations, visiting sites for measurements.
• Develop solutions for unusual or difficult custom jobs and support customers.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing experience

Customer facing

Sales closing

Project management

Job description

Bloemfontein Tent Repairs is looking for a hands‑on Operations Manager to take charge of our day‑to‑day factory and installation operations.

We manufacture and repair a wide range of canvas and PVC products, from caravan tents and trailer covers to tautliners, dam linings, swimming pool covers and outdoor roll‑up blinds.

THIS IS NOT A DESK JOB

We need someone who can:

• Lead and manage a team of approximately 15–20 people
• Plan and control daily production
• Keep jobs moving and ensure deadlines are met
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and quality
• Coordinate factory work and on‑site installations
• Visit sites for measurements and technical requirements
• Help develop solutions for unusual or difficult custom jobs
• Deal confidently with customers
• Follow up on quotations prepared by our office and close deals
• Control rework, material wastage and production efficiency
• Take ownership when something goes wrong and get it sorted

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

You should be:

• A strong, practical leader
• Technically minded and good with measurements
• Experienced in manufacturing, fabrication or a similar environment
• Comfortable managing people on a factory floor
• Good with customers and able to close a sale
• Organised and able to manage multiple jobs at once
• A practical problem‑solver
• Willing to get your hands dirty when necessary
• In possession of a valid driver's licence
• Able to communicate in English and Afrikaans