Production Manager

Afgri Group Holdings; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent manufacturing company in Pietermaritzburg seeks a Middle Management role to manage the production process at their factory. The ideal candidate will need over 10 years of managerial experience in a manufacturing environment, alongside skills in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma. This position requires strong operational oversight and management skills, offering permanent full-time employment with market-related salary.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years managerial experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in production processes and planning.
• Industrial Relations Knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage the total production process at the Factory.
• Operational oversight, including Human Resources Management.
• Administration and Reporting duties.
• General Management tasks.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Management Experience

Operations Management

Production Planning

Production Management

Kaizen

Supervising Experience

5S

Education

Relevant Tertiary Degree or Technical Qualification

Job description

Description

Manage the total production process at the Factory.

Requirements

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

Relevant Tertiary Degree or Technical Qualification

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 10 Years managerial experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in production processes and planning
• Industrial Relations Knowledge

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Operational
• Human Resources Management
• Administation and Reporting
• General Management

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE / COMPETENCIES

• Mechanically Oriented
• Computer Literacy
• ISO and OHS knowledge
• Planning and Organisation

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Leadership Qualities

Closing Date : 24 October 2025

Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Applicants who have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date may assume that their applications have been unsuccessful and are hereby thanked for their interest.

The filling of this position will be aligned with AFGRIs Employment Equity Policy.

Applicants are informed that in order to be considered for any application for employment we will have to process their personal information. A law known as the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) provides that when one processes anothers personal information such collection retention dissemination and use of that persons personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner.

In order to give effect to this right we are under a duty to provide you with a number of details pertaining to the processing of your personal information. These details are housed under the HR Processing Notice which can be accessed and viewed on the AFGRI Group website which HR Processing Notice we request that you kindly download and read.

Work Level

Middle Management

Job Type

Permanent

Salary

Market Related

EE Position

Yes

Location

Pietermaritzburg

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Lean Manufacturing,Six Sigma,Continuous Improvement,Lean,Management Experience,5S,Operations Management,Production Planning,Production Management,Kaizen,Supervising Experience,Manufacturing

Employment Type

Full-Time

Vacancy

1