Production Manager

Epiroc; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational company in Gauteng is seeking a Production Manager to enhance operations through sustainability and automation initiatives. The ideal candidate has a degree in Industrial Engineering and significant experience in production management within the South African manufacturing context. This role involves leading high-performing teams and driving collaboration across departments.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Track record in modern production management within South African context.
• Strong leadership experience in production environments.
• Ability to thrive within a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Champion a Safety Always mindset across operations.
• Develop long-term Sustainability roadmaps.
• Lead automation and digital transformation.

Skills

Production management

Leadership experience

Financial analysis

Lean Manufacturing principles

Collaboration across teams

Education

Degree in Industrial Engineering

Additional business/commercial qualification

Job description

About Epiroc Epiroc is a multinational company with a presence in countries, which with innovative technology, develops and provides safe and state-of-the-art equipment, such as drilling machinery and construction tools for use in surface and underground mining.

It also offers world‑class after‑sales services and solutions for automation, digitalization and electrification.

Life at Epiroc By joining our team, you will be part of a group of knowledgeable and helpful colleagues who live by our core values : collaboration, commitment and innovation.

The work environment in the mining and construction industries presents unique and interesting challenges that you will not find in other industries.

Our culture is characterized by care for work‑life balance, professional development, global professional opportunities, and an epic benefits package.

What you'll do

• Champion a Safety Always mindset across all operations.
• Develop and execute long‑term Sustainability roadmaps in line with Epiroc.
• Target and improve production quality through standardized processes, staff upskilling, and optimized testing procedures.
• Align operations with global production centres (PCs) for agility and customer‑centric performance.
• Develop a roadmap to achieve Epiroc Flow Level 2, targeting 5% annual productivity improvement and 30% lead‑time reduction.
• Lead automation and digital transformation to enhance efficiency and reduce errors.
• Drive production capacity planning and forecasting in collaboration with R&D and Supply Chain.
• Design a flexible staffing strategy including subcontracting to manage market fluctuations with agility and speed.
• Build and empower a high‑performing, psychologically safe, and agile team.
• Implement strategic direction for your department, ensuring clarity of mission, communication, and accountability.
• Deliver on PC Chamdor committed targets and performance KPIs – supporting the organization with on‑time, cost‑effective and quality‑assured production.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to capture new business opportunities, optimize internal efficiencies, and support new product lines.

What you'll bring

• Proven track record in modern production management within the South African manufacturing context.
• A degree in Industrial Engineering and / or any other related qualification.
• Additional business / commercial related qualification could be advantageous.
• Strong leadership experience in production environments.
• Expertise in financial analysis, planning, procurement, and quality assurance.
• Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Ability to thrive within a matrix organization and drive collaboration across teams.

Who you are

• Strategic and resilient leader with a focus on building high‑performing teams.
• Collaborative problem‑solver who thrives on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Growth‑oriented and committed to excellence.

Location & Closing Date

Location: Chamdor, Krugersdorp

Closing Date: 12 November

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