Production Manager

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

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a candidate to lead their manufacturing function. You will be responsible for meeting budget and output targets, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards, and developing a motivated team. The ideal candidate should have a relevant manufacturing or engineering degree and significant supervisory experience within a plant environment. Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and procurement/supply chain management is essential, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in manufacturing or engineering.
• Extensive plant level supervisory experience is required.
• 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 and build working relationships.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Understanding Kaizen

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree

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