Production Manager: Lead Continuous Improvement & KPI Delivery

Headhunters (South Africa); Kariega; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Headhunters is seeking a production lead in the Eastern Cape to drive department alignment with the company vision, monitor daily targets and oversee KPI-driven production. You will guide improvement initiatives, manage costs, and champion training and discipline across levels to sustain high performance.

You should have a Diploma or Degree in Engineering/Mechanical, matric, and 3-5 years of related experience, with strong English, leadership, and communication skills to influence and train a

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent.
• Diploma and / or Degree in Engineering/Mechanical or relevant tertiary qualification.
• 3-5 years related professional experience.
• English fluency in reading, writing and speaking.
• PC literate – excellent Microsoft Skills.
• High level of leadership and decision making.
• Able to motivate, influence and train people.
• Interact with Management at all levels.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication.
• Proven track record of delivering tangible results through effective management and delegation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the department aligns with the company's strategic vision.
• Progress monitoring and recording to achieve targets daily/weekly/monthly.
• Weekly/monthly assessment of production target achievement.
• Ensure product quality aligns with KPI requirements.
• Maintain and enhance a culture of continuous improvement.
• Maintain interventions such as problem-solving activities to add value.
• Maintain plant costs per KPI targets.
• Managing discipline within the team.
• Ensure training initiatives to improve workforce skills.
• Effective change-point management to combat absenteeism and new processes.
• Ensure department compliance with HSE/legal requirements and corrective action for injuries.
• Develop a high-performance DOS culture with audits, coaching and meetings.
• Encourage all team members to participate in continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Training

Management

Interpersonal skills

English fluency

Problem solving

Decision making

Team motivation

Microsoft skills

Education

Matric

Diploma/Degree in Engineering/Mechanical

Tools

PC literacy

Microsoft Office

Job description

Headhunters is seeking a production lead in the Eastern Cape to drive department alignment with the company vision, monitor daily targets and oversee KPI-driven production. You will guide improvement initiatives, manage costs, and champion training and discipline across levels to sustain high performance.

You should have a Diploma or Degree in Engineering/Mechanical, matric, and 3-5 years of related experience, with strong English, leadership, and communication skills to influence and train a