Production Manager Permanent (Port Elizabeth)

MyCareerCraft; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Production Manager in Gqeberha to lead production operations in plastics manufacturing. The role involves managing teams, ensuring product quality, and driving efficiency. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in injection moulding and strong leadership skills. Proficiency in relevant software and a Code 08 drivers licence are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in injection moulding machine setting and optimisation.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Proven experience within a plastics manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001:2015 quality systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
• Code 08 drivers licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day production operations, including machine setting, scheduling, and staff management.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, health and safety regulations, and environmental requirements.
• Monitor production targets such as scrap rates, absenteeism, and cycle time performance.
• Lead problem-solving initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Plan and coordinate raw material requirements and production scheduling.
• Review non-conforming products and implement corrective actions.
• Train, guide, and develop production staff.
• Produce and analyse production reports and KPI data.
• Act as second-in-command in the absence of the General Manager.

Skills

Injection moulding machine setting and optimisation

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Microsoft Excel

ISO 9001:2015 quality systems

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager with a strong background in plastics manufacturing to lead production operations. The role is responsible for managing production teams, ensuring product quality, meeting delivery deadlines, and driving efficiency across the plant.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience in injection moulding machine setting and optimisation .
• At least 3 years in a supervisory or management role .
• Proven experience within a plastics manufacturing environment .
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 : 2015 quality systems .
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint ; database and reporting experience beneficial.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
• Code 08 drivers licence.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day production operations, including machine setting, scheduling, and staff management.

Ensure compliance with quality standards, health and safety regulations, and environmental requirements.

Monitor production targets such as scrap rates, absenteeism, and cycle time performance.

Lead problem-solving initiatives and continuous improvement projects.

Plan and coordinate raw material requirements and production scheduling.

Review non-conforming products and implement corrective actions.

Train, guide, and develop production staff.

Produce and analyse production reports and KPI data.

Act as second-in-command in the absence of the General Manager.