Process Manager

Profile Personnel; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable automotive company in Durban seeks an experienced Process Manager to lead its Process Department. The role focuses on operational excellence, with responsibilities including championing the Continuous Improvement Program, managing production and quality targets, and overseeing plant processes. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience in the automotive or manufacturing field.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role within an automotive or manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Leads CIP and overall process optimization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Process Department to drive operational excellence.
• Champion Continuous Improvement Program (CIP) initiatives.
• Manage relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Maintain and update standard cycle times across production processes.
• Ensure development, control, and availability of Visual Work Instructions (WI).
• Support customer and internal production trials.
• Manage Change Requests and ensure SPC compliance.
• Oversee robotic water-jet program implementation and back-ups.
• Lead process and equipment problem‑solving initiatives.
• Promote safety and good housekeeping practices.
• Oversee routine equipment operations and respond to process changes.
• Manage and support product development and customer projects.
• Investigate and implement new production technologies.
• Maintain and implement plant layout plans.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Process Management

Project Management

Team Leadership

Safety Practices

Education

Bachelor of Technology or Degree (NQF Level 7) in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

SPC

Visual Work Instructions (WI)

Robotic water-jet

Job description

Process Manager required for a reputable automotive company based in Durban

Seeking an experienced Process Manager to lead the Process Department and drive operational excellence within a high-performance manufacturing environment. The role focuses on achieving production and quality targets while continuously improving plant processes, efficiency, safety, and profitability.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor of Technology or Degree (NQF Level 7) in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role within an automotive or manufacturing environment

Key Responsibilities Continuous Improvement

• Lead and champion the plant’s Continuous Improvement Program (CIP).
• Monitor project deliverables, maintain the CIP log, and report monthly on progress vs. targets.
• Drive improvements to plant infrastructure, equipment, materials, and processes.

Plant & Process Management

• Maintain and update standard cycle times across production processes.
• Ensure development, control, and availability of Visual Work Instructions (WI).
• Support customer and internal production trials.
• Manage Change Requests and ensure compliance with Statistical Process Control (SPC) requirements.
• Oversee robotic water-jet program implementation and back‑ups.
• Lead process and equipment problem‑solving initiatives.
• Promote safety and good housekeeping practices.
• Oversee routine equipment operations and respond to process changes.

Projects

• Manage and support product development and customer projects.
• Develop equipment plans for new projects.
• Investigate and implement new production technologies.
• Maintain and implement plant layout plans.
• Prepare and present technical reports to management.

Customer & Supplier Relations

• Engage with internal and external customers on process matters.
• Manage supplier relationships relating to raw materials, equipment, services, cost, quality, and delivery.

People Management

• Coach and develop team members to ensure sustained performance.
• Manage discipline, absenteeism, overtime, and related matters.
• Address grievances and support continuous skills development and multi‑skilling initiatives.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.