Production Manager

E&D Recruiters; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Production Manager for an electronic manufacturing environment in Centurion. The role involves overseeing manufacturing operations, driving performance and capacity through process optimization, and managing a high-performing team. Candidates should hold a degree in Engineering and have 4-7 years of experience in production management, particularly in high-tech or electronics. Proven expertise in methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma is essential.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in a production management role.
• Experience in a high-tech, electronics, or complex assembly manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in process optimization methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations and KPIs.
• Analyze existing manufacturing processes for improvements.
• Implement methods to streamline operations and scale capacity.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process Optimization

Team Management

ERP Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Job description

Production Manager: Electronic Manufacturing Environment

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

• Bachelor's 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