Production Manager Mr Price Group

Mr Price Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African retail company is seeking a skilled operations manager to lead and manage production operations in Johannesburg. This role involves ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with health and safety standards while championing Lean principles. The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of experience in a production or warehouse environment, coupled with strong leadership capabilities. This position emphasizes developing people and driving continuous improvement in operations.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years’ experience in a production or warehouse environment with proven leadership capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and optimal workflow.
• Deliver against departmental KPIs while focusing on cost control.
• Implement, monitor, and continuously improve SOPs.
• Use data to reduce downtime and boost throughput.
• Coach and mentor supervisors and emerging talent.
• Ensure compliance with the OSH Act and internal safety standards.

Skills

Lean principles and continuous improvement

People leadership and team development

Budget management and cost optimisation

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Education

Diploma/Degree in Production/Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or Business Management

Job description

To lead and manage production operations within the DC, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with health and safety standards. You’ll champion Lean principles, build strong teams, and create a culture where continuous improvement is simply how we work.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

Drive Operational Excellence

Lead daily production operations to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and optimal workflow.

Deliver against departmental KPIs while keeping a close eye on cost control.

Embed Lean/Kaizen methodologies into day-to-day routines.

Elevate Processes

Implement, monitor, and continuously improve SOPs.

Use data and insights to reduce downtime and boost throughput.

Lead operational excellence initiatives across the DC.

Lead & Grow People

Coach and mentor supervisors and emerging talent.

Build strong succession pipelines and high-performing teams.

Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, and development.

Champion Safety

Ensure strict compliance with the OSH Act and internal safety standards.

Maintain excellent housekeeping and foster a zero-harm culture.

Proactively manage and reduce safety risks.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

A Diploma/Degree in Production/Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Management, or similar.

5–7 years’ experience in a production or warehouse environment, with proven leadership capability.

Solid working knowledge of:

• Lean principles and continuous improvement
• People leadership and team development
• Budget management and cost optimisation
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills