Production Manager

Headhunters; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing client is looking for an experienced Production Manager in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape. The successful candidate will ensure departmental alignment with strategic objectives, oversee staff training, and drive operational excellence while maintaining product quality according to key performance indicators.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years industry-related experience required.
• High level of leadership and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Monitor progress to meet operational targets.
• Conduct regular evaluations and maintain product quality.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Engineering / Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Our client in the Manufacturing Sector is seeking to employ an experienced Production Manager to their team based in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape.

Requirements :

• Diploma and/or Degree in Engineering / Mechanical Engineering.
• 3-5 years industry-related experience.
• High level of leadership and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities :

• Ensure departmental alignment with the company's strategic objectives and vision.
• Monitor and record progress to meet operational targets.
• Conduct regular evaluations to assess production goal achievement.
• Maintain product quality in line with KPIs.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Implement problem-solving initiatives that add value.
• Control and optimize plant costs within budgets.
• Enforce standards of discipline among staff.
• Drive training and development programs.
• Manage change-point systems to handle absenteeism and process changes.
• Ensure compliance with HSE regulations and proactively address hazards.
• Develop and embed a high-performance Daily Operating System (DOS) culture.
• Engage in DOS audits, process reviews, and data-driven decision-making.
• Lead continuous improvement activities and coaching efforts.
• Conduct daily performance meetings and review KPI boards.
• Encourage team participation in operational excellence initiatives.

Note: If no response is received within two weeks of application, consider your application unsuccessful.