Production Manager - Lean Operations Leader & KPI Champion

Orbia; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 720,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment

Probation period 3 months

Cape Town location

Job summary

Orbia in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Production Manager to coordinate all production functions, balance lines and drive KPI targets. You will work with the Planner, Maintenance, Quality and HSE teams to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Requirements include a BEng or BCom degree and at least 3 years in manufacturing, with strong English and Afrikaans communication. Location is Kraaifontein, Cape Town, with permanent employment and a probation period.

Qualifications

• BEng in Industrial or Mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• BCom in Operations & Supply Chain or equivalent.
• 3+ years in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all functions and day-to-day activities of the Production department.
• Manage daily production line balancing and optimization in collaboration with the Planner.
• Drive achievement of key production KPIs including OEE, scrap, performance, availability and productivity.
• Responsible for inventory management and control to ensure optimal stock levels.
• Monitor and analyse production indicators using SAP, Power BI and MES and implement corrective actions.

Skills

English

Afrikaans

Numeracy

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Pressure tolerance

Energetic

Driver's license

Education

BEng (Industrial or Mechanical)

BCom Operations & Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Power BI

MES

Job description

Orbia in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Production Manager to coordinate all production functions, balance lines and drive KPI targets. You will work with the Planner, Maintenance, Quality and HSE teams to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Requirements include a BEng or BCom degree and at least 3 years in manufacturing, with strong English and Afrikaans communication. Location is Kraaifontein, Cape Town, with permanent employment and a probation period.