Production Manager

Primeserv Denverdraft; Gauteng; Vor Ort; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Primeserv Denverdraft in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for the engineered pumps plant. You will oversee manufacturing, quality, safety, and continuous improvement, applying CIP methods to reduce costs and drive productivity.

Requirements include matric, a diploma or degree in operations management or mechanical engineering, and SAP experience. 5–8 years in manufacturing with pumps experience is preferred; fitter and Turner trade is advantageous.

Qualifikationen

• Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent.
• Diploma or Degree in Operations Management or Mechanical Engineering.
• Fitter and Turner trade will be advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Control and manage the operational function of engineered pumps manufacturing.
• Ensure compliance with technical and quality standards for all pumps.
• Oversee health, safety, housekeeping and environmental compliance.
• Manage attendance, timekeeping and labour relations.
• Plan and monitor production schedules to ensure cost-effective production and on-time delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction through CIP and process optimisation.
• Develop and maintain work instructions and toolbox talks.
• Lead training and development initiatives for employees.
• Carry out performance reviews and manage staff development.

Kenntnisse

Lean manufacturing

SAP ERP

Problem solving

Team leadership

Ausbildung

Matric (Grade 12)

Diploma or Degree in Operations Management or Mechanical Engineering

Fitter and Turner trade (advantageous)

Tools

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

Purpose of Role:

Control and manage the operational function of engineered pumps manufacturing, ensuring compliance with technical and quality standards. Oversee health, safety, housekeeping, and environmental compliance. Reduce scrap levels through corrective actions and drive continuous improvement. Lead training and development initiatives and manage all aspects of manufacturing and quality. Apply CIP methods to minimise costs, implement advanced processes to enhance productivity, and develop work instructions and toolbox talks.

Key Accountabilities:

• Control and manage the operational function of engineered pumps manufacturing.
• Ensure all engineered pumps comply with technical and quality standards.
• Oversee health, safety, housekeeping and environmental compliance.
• Manage employee timekeeping, attendance and absenteeism.
• Plan work schedules to support cost-effective production and timely delivery and monitor and control excess time and overtime within the division.
• Maintain on time delivery and turnover targets set by senior management.
• Monitor and reduce scrap levels through corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement through problem-solving and innovation.
• Lead training and development initiatives for employees.
• Manage all aspects of manufacturing and quality within the engineered pumps plant.
• Apply CIP methods to minimise costs and optimize resource use.
• Implement advanced processes to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain written work instructions and toolbox talks.
• Conduct performance reviews and manage staff development and labor relations.
• Comply with and enforce all the Client’s policies and procedures.
• Assist fellow employees with daily functions as and when required.
• Carry out all other reasonable tasks that may be delegated from time to time.

Education:

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent
• Diploma or Degree in Operations Management or Mechanical Engineering
• Fitter and Turner Trade will be advantageous

Experience:

• 5-8 years experience within a manufacturing environment.
• 1 year pumps experience.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP system
• Basic knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and process optimization.

Please note:

Should you note meet the minimum requirements or hear from us within 14 days from date of advertising, please accept your application as being unsuccessful.