Production Manager (Injection Moulding)

EnableSA (Pty) Ltd; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for an experienced Production Manager to join their Port Elizabeth team. The ideal candidate will manage production activities, supervise staff, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and drive continuous improvement in operations. Responsibilities include overseeing production schedules, equipment maintenance, and staff training. Applicants should have a National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in injection moulding.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in production management, specifically in injection moulding.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong mechanical background with troubleshooting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate daily production activities within the injection moulding department.
• Ensure proper setup, operation, and maintenance of injection moulding machines.
• Train and develop staff on injection moulding processes and machinery.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Operations Management

Production Planning

Kaizen

Education

Grade 12

National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Production Manager to join the Port Elizabeth team

Manage and coordinate daily production activities within the injection moulding department.

Lead motivate and supervise production staff to meet output targets and quality standards.

Ensure proper setup operation and maintenance of injection moulding machines and related mechanical equipment.

Monitor production schedules workflow and resources to ensure timely delivery of products.

Implement and monitor health and safety procedures ensuring compliance with OHSA and company regulations.

Minimise downtime by proactively identifying and resolving mechanical and processrelated issues.

Collaborate with maintenance quality control and tooling teams to improve operational efficiency.

Analyse production metrics and reports to drive continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.

Ensure product quality by overseeing inspections and working closely with the quality assurance team.

Train and develop staff on injection moulding processes machinery and safety practices.

Manage raw material usage waste reduction and inventory controls.

Participate in capital equipment planning and factory upgrades.

Requirements

Grade 12

National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

Minimum 5 years experience in a production management role specifically in injection moulding.

Strong mechanical background with experience in troubleshooting and maintaining injection moulding machines

Proven leadership and team management skills.

Strong understanding of production planning lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Working knowledge of ISO standards and quality control systems.

Grade 12 National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Minimum 5 years experience in a production management role, specifically in injection moulding. Strong mechanical background with experience in troubleshooting and maintaining injection moulding machines Proven leadership and team management skills. Strong understanding of production planning, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement. Working knowledge of ISO standards and quality control systems.

Education

Grade 12 National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

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

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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Production Manager • Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa