Production Manager

Dawning Truth; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 840 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Production Manager to lead their fabrication team. This role involves overseeing high-volume job production, managing a diverse team of supervisors, and ensuring quality and efficiency in operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in production management and a strong technical background in fabrication techniques. You'll be responsible for planning, scheduling, and optimizing production processes while maintaining high standards of quality and ISO compliance. Join a leading firm where your expertise will drive success and innovation in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Leading firm

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Production Management with a focus on Fabrication.
• 5+ years as an Artisan in Boiler Making or Fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule jobs while managing a staff of 120.
• Ensure quality work and maintain ISO standards.

Skills

High volume job production expertise

Management of supervisors

Technical knowledge on fabrication techniques

CNC exposure

ISO and Quality standards exposure

Excellent Excel skills

Driver Administrative Personality

Production Management experience

Boiler Making / Fabrication experience

Education

Boiler Making / Fabrication Qualification

Production Management Qualification

Tools

Production Tracking Systems

CNC

Robotics

Job description

Top Metal Fabrication firm seeks Production Manager – Fabrication. Manage production of high volume job shop.

Non-Negotiables (We will check):

• Expert in high volume job production
• Expert manager who can manage numerous supervisors
• Strong technical knowledge on fabrication techniques
• Exposure to CNC
• Exposure to ISO and Quality
• Excellent Excel Skills (They use Excel to Organise Everything)
• Driver Administrative Personality
• 10+ years Production Management in Fabrication Jobbing
• 5+ years Boiler Making / Fabrication as Artisan

What the person must be able to do:

• Planning and Scheduling of Jobs
• Manage Staff
• Ensure throughput and quality work delivered
• Utilise CNC and Robotics to enhance productivity
• Manage and Optimise Costing (i.e. Budgets, Materials, Labour etc.)
• Maintain Quality and ISO Standards
• Manage Customer Expectations and On Time Delivery
• Manage 120 Staff (Operators and Welders)
• Ensure quality work is delivered
• Investigate Automation Options using CNC and Robotics

Background work experience:

• 10+ years Production Management in Fabrication Jobbing
• 5+ years Boiler Making / Fabrication as Artisan
• Boiler Making / Fabrication Qualification
• Production Management Qualification
• Production Tracking Systems (Implementing)
• Floor Layout and Optimisation
• Adv: Exposure to Industrial Engineering or Lean

Personality Summary:

• High Driver – Ambitious, Results Orientated Go-getter. Self-Starter. Makes things happen.
• High Analytical – Strong with analysis, metrics, data and fact-based decision making.

Benefits of this Role:

• Leading firm

Reports to: MD

Location: Boksburg

Salary: Market Related. In the Range of R600K p.a. to R840K p.a. per annum. Highly exceptional more senior candidates may be considered.