Production Manager

MA Automotive Tool and Die (PTY) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

MA Automotive Tool and Die (PTY) Ltd in Gauteng seeks a Production Manager to lead press/assembly production, ensuring cost-effective resource use, adherence to schedules, and high-quality outputs. The role emphasizes safety, performance, and continuous improvement.

Candidates should hold a Production/Operations management degree, with Lean and IATF 16949 experience, strong Excel skills, and proven leadership in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Must-have degree in production/operations management.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience with IATF 16949 quality systems and tools.
• Proficient in Excel and data-driven decision making.
• Ability to develop, implement and monitor KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Manage press/assembly production across functions.
• Ensure cost-effective resource use and schedules.
• Drive safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Lead people and develop competencies.
• Collaborate with supporting functions and automation teams.

Skills

Manufacturing process

Leadership and decision-making

Problem-solving

Communication and team engagement

Planning and organising

Quality systems

KPI development & monitoring

Automation knowledge (presses/assembly

Education

Degree in Production or Operations management

Lean Manufacturing Principles

IATF 16949 Std

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

A VACANCY EXISTS IN THE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT IN PLANT 1 FOR A PRODUCTION MANAGER

Primary purpose of the job

To carry prime responsibility/accountability for managing the Press/Assembly Part Manufacturing in all its facets, including the infrastructure to support the process, to ensure that customer requirements are fulfilled through cost effective resource utilisation, schedules and quality.

Key Performance Areas

• Safety
• Production & Operation management
• Quality management
• Performance management
• People Management & Competency Development
• Collaboration & Support Function Integration
• Continuous Improvement

Knowledge and Skills required.

• Manufacturing process
• Report writing and presentation skills
• Planning and organising
• Production planning process
• Quality specifications and systems
• Discipline and grievance procedure
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Technical understanding of automation regarding presses and assembly cells
• Developing, Implementing and Controlling KPI's
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Communication and team engagement
• High attention to detail and quality focus
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Production or Operations management
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Computer Literacy focus on MS Excel
• IATF 16949 Std
• Management principles
• Leadership principles
• Total Quality Management
• Quality Core Tools
• Supply Chain principles
• Measurement Analysis
• 5+ years' experience in automotive manufacturing
• 5+ Years' experience in a management role related to automotive manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of automated production systems and robotics.
• Quality specifications and systems
• Lean Manufacturing principles