Production Manager - Injection Moulding

Ntice Search Solutions; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading player in packaging and manufacturing is looking for a skilled Production Manager in the Roodekop area of South Africa. The role involves overseeing and optimizing production operations in a busy injection moulding plant, focusing on achieving targets while maintaining product quality and a safe working environment. Candidates must have a degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial or Mechatronics engineering, along with a proven track record in managing large production teams. This position offers an opportunity to lead continuous improvements in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience managing a manufacturing site.
• Proven experience managing large production teams in a high-volume, shift-based operation.
• Strong knowledge of injection moulding processes, tooling, materials, and cycle optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day production activities within the injection moulding department.
• Ensure production plans are executed to meet output, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors and operational teams.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing principles

Education

BSc or BEng Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial or Mechatronics Degree

Job description

An industry leader in the packaging/manufacturing sector is seeking an experienced Production Manager based in the Roodekop area. This person will be responsible for leading and optimising production operations within a high-volume injection moulding plant. The role focuses on achieving production targets, ensuring product quality, improving efficiencies, and maintaining a safe, disciplined, and high-performance manufacturing environment.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day production activities within the injection moulding department
• Ensure production plans are executed to meet output, quality, cost, and delivery targets
• Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors and operational teams
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (OEE, scrap reduction, downtime reduction)
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Collaborate with maintenance, tooling, quality, and planning teams to ensure optimal machine uptime
• Monitor and control labour, material usage, and production costs
• Participate in capital projects, new product introductions, and process optimisation
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and performance standards

Qualifications, Experience & Competencies

• BSc or BEng Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial or Mechatronics Degree
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience managing a manufacturing site
• Proven experience managing large production teams in a high-volume, shift-based operation
• Strong knowledge of injection moulding processes, tooling, materials, and cycle optimisation
• Solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills

Only BSc and BEng qualified candidates will be shortlisted and contacted.