Production Manager

Edrecruiters; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Pretoria-East is seeking a Production Manager with expertise in electronic manufacturing. The role involves overseeing all manufacturing operations, managing a team, and optimizing production processes. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 4-7 years of experience in a relevant field, with strong skills in process optimization. Only South African citizens may apply.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in production management in electronic manufacturing.
• Demonstrable expertise in manufacturing and process skills.
• Strong background in process optimization methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).

Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily manufacturing operations and meet production targets.
• Manage staffing, training, and mentorship of the team.
• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes for efficiency.

Skills

Electronic manufacturing process skills

Leadership

Process optimization methodologies

ERP / MRP systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Operations Management

Job description

Production Manager with skills in the Electronic Manufacturing Environment.

Pretoria-East.

Operations Management and engineering qualification required.

A minimum of 4-7 years of experience in a production management role within electronic production of SMT and PCBs and electronic equipment is required.

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: Oversee staffing, training, and mentorship.

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: Coordinate production schedules and resource allocation.

Quality & Safety: Ensure compliance with quality standards and safety regulations.

Global Collaboration: Work with global partners and stakeholders.

Reporting & Budgeting: Prepare reports and manage budgets.

Apply via or submit your CV to (email protected) (#)

• Only SA citizens may apply