Production Manager (Manufacturing / Automotive) Durban

Hlabahlosile Trading Projects; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Durban is seeking a Production Manager to develop production schedules and oversee daily operations. Candidates should have at least 10 years of production management experience and an engineering qualification. The role emphasizes quality control and team leadership within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 is required.
• Technical/Engineering qualification preferred.
• Relevant experience in manufacturing is considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules for cost-effective output.
• Optimize production processes for quality, efficiency, and speed.
• Allocate and order resources within budget.
• Monitor and maintain equipment and mechanical yield.
• Oversee daily production and quality control.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety.
• Supervise, motivate, and review team performance.

Skills

10+ years in Production Management

Industrial relations

Strong people management

MS Office proficiency

Knowledge of Lean, TPM, or TQM

Leadership

Process control

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

OHS Act knowledge

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Technical/Engineering qualification

Mechanical Engineer

Job description

Production Manager (manufacturing / Automotive) KZN

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules to ensure cost-effective output
• Optimize production processes for quality, efficiency, and speed
• Allocate and order human and material resources within budget
• Monitor and maintain equipment and mechanical yield (OEE)
• Oversee daily production, product standards, and quality control
• Ensure health, safety, and company policy compliance
• Collaborate with maintenance on repairs and defect prevention
• Supervise, motivate, and review team performance
• Maintain customer lead times, stock levels, and consumables

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 required
• Technical/Engineering qualification preferred
• Mechanical Engineer
• Relevant experience in manufacturing considered

Experience & Skills

• 10+ years in Production Management
• Industrial relations and strong people management
• MS Office proficiency
• Knowledge of Lean, TPM, or TQM manufacturing methods
• Leadership, process control, problem-solving, and organization skills
• OHS Act knowledge, financial and stock management helpful

Competencies

• Strong communication
• Adherence to values, governance, and change management