Production Manager

E&D Recruiters; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Production Manager in Centurion to oversee manufacturing operations in an electronic manufacturing environment. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or similar, along with a strong background in process optimization methods. The role focuses on operational leadership, team management, and continuous improvement of production processes to meet high-quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-7 years of experience in a production management role.
• Strong background in process optimization methodologies (e.g., Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen).
• Proven experience in scaling production capacity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily manufacturing operations and ensure production targets are met.
• Analyze existing manufacturing processes to identify bottlenecks.
• Implement improvements to streamline operations.

Skills

Electronic manufacturing processes

Process optimization methodologies

Leadership

Team management

ERP / MRP systems

Education

Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Operations Management

Job description

Overview

Production Manager – Electronic Manufacturing Environment

Location: Pretoria-East

The Production Manager will be responsible for the complete oversight of manufacturing operations. This individual will drive the ELECTRONIC facility's capacity and performance by developing and refining processes, leading a high-performing team, and ensuring all production targets are met on time and to rigorous quality standards. Skills in electronic manufacturing / production processes are a key requirement.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Operations Management
• Minimum of 4-7 years of experience in a production management role, preferably within a high-tech, electronics, or complex assembly manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrable expertise in manufacturing and process skills, with a strong background in process optimization methodologies (e.g., Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen).
• Proven experience in scaling production capacity in a high-growth environment.
• Excellent technical understanding of manufacturing-related ERP / MRP systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations Leadership : Oversee all daily manufacturing operations, ensuring production targets (KPIs) for quality, cost, and on-time delivery are consistently met.
• Team Management
• Process Optimisation : Analyse existing manufacturing processes; identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, and implement robust improvements (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) to streamline operations and scale capacity.
• Production Planning
• Quality & Safety
• Global Collaboration
• Reporting & Budgeting