Production Manager

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm is seeking an experienced professional in Johannesburg, South Africa to lead manufacturing functions, ensuring safety and quality standards are met while developing a motivated team. The ideal candidate should hold a relevant degree and possess significant supervisory experience along with expertise in Kaizen and Lean manufacturing. The role emphasizes continuous improvement practices to enhance productivity and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Extensive plant level experience with significant proven supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and procurement/supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Lead the manufacturing function to meet budget and output targets.
• Ensure safety, production quality, and cost requirements are met.
• Develop a motivated team while adhering to Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements.
• Manage best practices and establish standard policies.
• Implement continuous improvement and modern manufacturing principles.

Skills

Kaizen knowledge

Lean manufacturing understanding

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree or NQF Level 5

Job description

Qualifications

• Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree is preferred, or equivalent NQF Level 5 qualifications.
• Extensive plant level experience with significant proven supervisory experience
• Understanding Kaizen and Lean manufacturing
• Understanding of manufacturing and procurement/supply chain
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Lead to the manufacturing function within budget and output targets to meet manufacturing requirements and standards.
• Full accountability for ensuring safety, production quality, and that cost and delivery requirements are met.
• Responsible for developing an enthusiastic, motivated and flexible team by building working relationships ensuring that Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to.
• Manage the team on best practices and establish standard policies and procedures whilst also mentoring and leading teams.
• Implement and manage continuous improvement and modern manufacturing principles by highlighting deficiencies and recommending changes in training, working practices and processes