Press Shop Operations Manager

RMG Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

RMG Recruitment (Pty) Ltd is seeking a senior operations leader to take primary responsibility for the Press Part Manufacturing plant. You will oversee Plant 2 as a satellite to Plant 1, drive production targets, and ensure safety, quality and cost efficiency across all functions.

The role requires extensive experience in automotive press shops, multi-shift leadership, and a proven track record with OEM customers. You will lead lean improvements and ensure resources meet demand.

Qualifications

• ND in Operations Management, Technology Management, Engineering or Production Management is required.
• Minimum 5 years’ quality background in the automotive industry.
• Minimum 10 years’ Press Shop experience with high-tonnage presses.
• Minimum 10 years’ supervisory experience in Tier 1 automotive.
• Minimum 2 years’ tool/jig manufacturing or maintenance experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing a demanding OEM customer.
• Knowledge of project management, tool approval and commissioning processes.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the operational management of Plant 2 as a satellite plant to Plant 1.
• Manage all production functions to meet safety, quality, and production targets.
• Oversee all support functions to achieve safety, quality, production and cost goals.
• Drive shop-floor routines that are key success factors in a press shop.
• Ensure adequate resources are available for operations.
• Manage the performance of subordinates.

Skills

Press shop management

Staff management

Productivity improvements

Tool approval & commissioning

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Multi-shift coordination

Education

National Diploma in Operations/Production Management

Job description

To take primary responsibility and accountability for managing Press Part Manufacturing in all its facets, including the required plant support functions, to ensure that customer requirements are fulfilled through cost-effective resource utilisation, adherence to schedules, and quality standards.

Key Performance Areas

Take overall responsibility for the operational management of Plant 2 as a satellite plant to Plant 1.

Manage all production functions to ensure that targets are met in accordance with safety, quality, and production requirements.

Manage all support functions to ensure that safety, quality, production, and cost targets are achieved.

Drive relevant shop-floor management routines that are key success factors in a press shop.

Ensure that adequate resources are available.

Manage the performance of subordinates.

Required Technical Knowledge

Management of Press Shop and Assembly

Performance Targets

Management of staff

Productivity improvements

Product improvement initiatives

Minimum Requirements

National Diploma in Operations Management, Technology Management, Engineering, or Production Management

Minimum of 5 years’ quality background within the automotive industry

Minimum of 10 years’ Press Shop experience, including relevant press technology for car body surface and structural components (High-tonnage mechanical presses)

Minimum of 10 years’ supervisory experience in the Tier 1 automotive industry

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in tool and jig manufacturing or maintenance

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in engaging and managing a very demanding OEM customer

Knowledge of new project management, particularly regarding tool approval and commissioning processes

Demonstrated experience in all of the core operational roles (Planning, Logistics, Quality, Production, Maintenance, Process Engineering)

A lean mindset with key focus on efficiency improvements

Must have management an org. structure that consists of multi-tiers, across shifts.