Production Manager

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career advancement

Leadership development

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, is seeking a results-driven Production Manager to oversee the production department, driving efficiency, cost control and high-quality output. You will lead a team of production supervisors and staff, champion continuous improvement initiatives and ensure timely delivery of products.

The role requires strategic oversight within the Gauteng region, with a deep commitment to operational excellence and safety across manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Production Manager or in a similar senior production leadership role.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma principles.
• Proven track record of improving production efficiency and reducing costs.
• Excellent leadership, strategic planning, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and motivate the production team to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
• Develop and implement production strategies to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality.
• Oversee daily production operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely order fulfillment.
• Implement and enforce stringent health and safety standards and operational procedures.
• Manage production budgets, resource allocation, and inventory levels effectively.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, adopting best practices in manufacturing.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Production management software

Education

Engineering degree

Operations Management degree

Business Administration degree

Job description

Our client, a significant manufacturing enterprise in Soweto , is seeking a results-driven and experienced Production Manager . This senior role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the production department, ensuring that manufacturing operations are efficient, cost-effective, and meet high-quality standards. You will lead a team of production supervisors and staff, driving continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring the timely delivery of products. This is a critical leadership position within the Gauteng region, requiring strategic oversight and a deep commitment to operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and motivate the production team to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
• Develop and implement production strategies to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality.
• Oversee daily production operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely order fulfillment.
• Implement and enforce stringent health and safety standards and operational procedures.
• Manage production budgets, resource allocation, and inventory levels effectively.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, adopting best practices in manufacturing.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Production Manager or in a similar senior production leadership role.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes , lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma principles.
• Proven track record of improving production efficiency and reducing costs.
• Excellent leadership, strategic planning, and decision-making skills .
• Proficiency in production management software and systems.
• A degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical aid, retirement fund, and other benefits.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement and leadership development.
• Manage key operations in a prominent manufacturing facility in Soweto .
• Contribute to the growth and success of a major industrial player in Gauteng .