Production manager

Talent Scout Recruitment; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company based in Uitenhage is seeking a Production Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will be proactive, have strong leadership skills, and manage production operations effectively. Requirements include valid driver’s licenses and forklift certification. This role involves supervising staff, ensuring quality control, and overseeing production planning. The candidate must also be willing to work overtime and have reliable transport.

Qualifications

• Valid Code 14 (EC) Driver’s License.
• Valid PDP (Professional Driving Permit).
• Valid Forklift License.
• Own reliable transport to and from work.
• South African ID.
• Willingness to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Open and lock up the manufacturing plant and office each day.
• Monitor and manage stock control across departments.
• Supervise manufacturing staff and logistics.
• Oversee production planning and operations.
• Ensure consistent product quality.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Location: Uitenhage

Industry: Manufacturing

Position: Full-time

Our client, a manufacturing company based in Uitenhage, is seeking an energetic, young-at-heart, and hardworking Production Manager to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, proactive, and capable of managing both production operations and staff effectively to ensure seamless day-to-day performance across the plant.

Minimum Requirements

• Valid Code 14 (EC) Driver’s License
• Valid PDP (Professional Driving Permit)
• Valid Forklift License
• Own reliable transport to and from work
• South African ID
• Willingness to work overtime as required

Key Responsibilities

Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Quarterly / Annual Tasks:

• Opening and locking up of the manufacturing plant and office each day
• Placing stock and PPE orders with suppliers
• Monitoring and managing stock control across all departments
• Supervising and managing all manufacturing staff and, when required, truck drivers and logistics staff
• Overseeing production planning and operations in line with schedules and targets
• Managing general maintenance of the plant and equipment
• Preparing and compiling sales estimates and quotations for customer orders
• Assisting with customer deliveries and occasionally standing in as a truck driver when required
• Operating the forklift to assist with loading trucks (internal and outsourced transport)
• Ensuring consistent product quality and resolving any production-related issues
• Identifying and implementing improvements to production processes and efficiency
• Responding to alarm activations or other plant-related emergencies when necessary
• Performing any other production-related duties as required

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Practical, hands-on approach with attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to high performance