Production Manager

RMG Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

RMG Recruitment (Pty) Ltd in Kariega (Uitenhage) is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee all production activities in the allocated area, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery. The role requires strong leadership, planning and communication to lead a cross-functional team, drive continuous improvement, and achieve cost reductions through lean manufacturing and waste elimination.

You will interact with management at all levels and mentor staff to develop capability and

Qualifications

• Diploma and/or Degree in Engineering/Mechanical or relevant qualification.
• 3–5 years of experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Fluent English with strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage all production related activities within the allocated area.
• Lead and support a cross-functional team to meet KPI’s.
• Drive cost reduction and continuous improvement through waste elimination.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Problem Solving

Lean Manufacturing

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Education

Engineering/Mechanical degree

Job description

Production Manager job vacancyin Kariega / Uitenhage.

This position is responsible in managing all production related activities and management of the allocated production area.

The role requires good organizational and Communication at all levels and planning skills. The ability to lead and support a cross functional team to achieve corporate goals and plant KPI’s.

The main aim is to produce the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost, through waste elimination, problem solving and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Diploma and/or Degree in Engineering/Mechanical or relevant tertiary qualification
• 3-5 years related experience within automotive manufacturing industry
• English (fluency in reading, writing, and speaking)
• High level of leadership and decision making)
• Able to motivate, influence and train people.
• Ability to interact with Management at all levels.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal & written communication
• A good communicator with a proven track record of delivering tangible results through effective management and delegation.
• PC literate – excellent Microsoft Skills.
• Strategy, Talent Development, Lean Manufacturing, Customer Orientated