Production Manager

Network Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced individual to oversee electronics production in Cape Town. This role requires a strong leader with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5+ years in electronics production. You will be responsible for planning production schedules, optimizing processes, and ensuring quality compliance. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electronics production.
• Sound knowledge of PCB assembly, soldering techniques, and ESD control.
• Proven ability to manage teams and production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the efficient operation of an electronics production lab.
• Develop and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical problem-solving

Lean manufacturing

Knowledge of quality standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

This role involves overseeing the efficient operation of an electronics production lab. You will be responsible for planning and managing production schedules, optimizing manufacturing processes, leading a production team, and ensuring product quality and compliance. The role also includes hands-on technical support and continuous improvement initiatives to meet operational goals.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following :

• Develop and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules
• Design, document, and optimize manufacturing processes and workflows
• Supervise production staff, including technicians and operators
• Lead troubleshooting of production issues and root cause investigations
• Ensure adherence to quality standards (e.g., IPC-A-610) and ESD protocols
• Coordinate with procurement and planning teams for material availability
• Support New Product Introductions (NPI) and pilot production runs
• Maintain accurate production documentation and performance reports
• Develop training programs and cross-skilling plans for production staff
• Collaborate with R&D and engineering teams during product development and handover
• Oversee equipment maintenance schedules and coordinate repairs or calibrations
• Manage inventory accuracy and minimize production-related scrap and rework
• Implement and monitor systems for traceability and product serialization (where applicable)

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years in electronics production
• Sound knowledge of PCB assembly, soldering techniques, ESD control, quality standards, lean manufacturing, equipment troubleshooting
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage teams and production schedules
• Hands-on technical problem-solving ability
• Knowledge of IPC and industry safety standards