Production Manager

Personnel Network South Africa; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Port Elizabeth is seeking a Manager for the Moulding Department. This role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring productivity, leading a 60-person team, and driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has extensive management experience in manufacturing, a diploma in Operations or Production Management, and a strong focus on safety and efficiency. Competitive salary and benefits include medical aid and provident fund.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Provident Fund

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar management position within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver results in a high-volume production environment.
• Experience with automation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, ensuring productivity and quality.
• Manage the effective operation of the moulding department.
• Implement and monitor production, quality, and customer service standards.

Skills

Leadership

Efficiency Improvement

Labour Management

Safety Compliance

Budget Management

Education

Diploma in Operations or Production Management

Job description

Manager: Moulding Department

Division: Ferrous Manufacturing Facility – Port Elizabeth

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Salary: Market related and commensurate with experience. Medical Aid and Provident Fund

Application Instructions

Applicants are required to submit the following:

• Updated CV
• Copies of ID and relevant qualifications

An established manufacturing company is seeking a Manager – Moulding Department to oversee daily operations, ensure consistent productivity and quality, and lead a team in achieving safety and efficiency targets. This role is critical in driving operational excellence, labour management, and continuous improvement across the moulding division.

• Diploma in Operations or Production Management (or related qualification)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar management position within a manufacturing environment
• Proven ability to lead teams, enforce processes, and deliver results in a high-volume production environment
• Manage the effective and successful operation of the moulding department, including labour, productivity, quality, and safety
• Enhance operational procedures and reporting systems to improve efficiency and information flow
• Organise and manage the departmental budget in collaboration with finance
• Recruit, train, coach, schedule, and discipline employees to maintain a motivated, accountable team
• Enforce company policies and ensure compliance with safety and legal regulations
• Implement and monitor production, quality, and customer service standards
• Forecast requirements, prepare annual budgets, and manage expenditure control
• Drive continuous improvement by analysing variances, identifying trends, and initiating corrective actions
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including finance, inventory, and safety to ensure compliance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness
• Represent the moulding department at management meetings, contributing to strategic planning and decision-making

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Daily production and quality targets consistently achieved
• Safe, efficient, and compliant work environment maintained
• Strong, disciplined, and motivated team performance
• Continuous improvement in systems, reporting, and productivity
• Effective collaboration with other departments to support overall business success

️Additional Insights from Client

• Automation : The moulding line is automated (but not robotic). Experience with automation is highly advantageous.
• KPIs : Performance will be measured against budget, people management, downtime, overtime, targets, and safety compliance .
• Team Size : The department consists of 3 foremen (across 24 hours) and 60 employees , reporting directly to the manager.
• Challenge Level : This is a busy and challenging department/environment — ideal even for candidates coming from larger operations who want to remain stretched and engaged.
• Supervisory Layer : 3 foremen act as a layer of supervision under this manager.
• Collaboration : Works closely with all other production departments, maintenance, quality, and development .
• Working Hours : Monday–Thursday 07:00–16:00, Friday 08:00–14:30.
• Availability : While not shift-based, the manager must be available 24/7 for escalated emergencies .
• Budgeting & Capex : Candidate must be experienced in departmental budgeting and will provide input into capital expenditure proposals (e.g., equipment/tooling).

Please email us your CV if you think this will be a good fit for you!!

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