Production Manager

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking an experienced manufacturing leader for a plant role in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will drive the manufacturing function to meet budgeted targets, ensure safety and quality, and deliver on cost and delivery requirements.

You will mentor teams, implement standard policies, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires a strong background in manufacturing, supervisory experience, and proficiency with Kaizen/Lean principles, with a solid

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 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.
• Develop 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

Skills

Supervisory experience

Kaizen

Lean manufacturing

Procurement & supply chain

Microsoft Office

Education

Manufacturing/Engineering degree or equivalent (NQF Level 5)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• 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