Production & Operations Executive

Ntice Search Solutions; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 450 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in industrial goods seeks a Production & Operations Executive to oversee daily manufacturing, ensuring efficiency and quality. The ideal candidate will manage a team, implement lean practices, and foster a culture of excellence and growth. This role demands strong leadership, planning skills, and hands-on experience in production operations. You will be responsible for logistics, stock takes, compliance, and staff training. If you're passionate about operational excellence and team development, apply now.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in production/operations manufacturing.
• Proven in industrial relations, process management, staff training/development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Manage logistics, transporters, BOMs, and implement lean practices.
• Conduct stock takes and oversee health & safety compliance.

Skills

Strong interpersonal/communication

Planning/control

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Customer/team focus

Education

Matric; Engineering (Industrial, Electrical/Mechanical/ Production & Operations Management)

Job description

Production & Operations Executive

Our client is a leading manufacturer in the industrial goods sector, delivering high-quality products through efficient, innovative operations in a fast-paced environment emphasizing excellence, teamwork, and growth.

As Production & Operations Executive, you'll oversee daily manufacturing to ensure efficiency, quality, and schedules. This role leads 5 direct reports, manages staff of all production staff, and drives high-volume production excellence. Ideal candidate: robust, people-focused leader with controlled strength, fostering positive culture, consistency, team development, and some industrial relations.

Key Responsibilities (Focus: Management, Technical, Production)

• Planning & Production Facilities: Manage logistics, transporters, BOMs; develop planning systems; daily production planning/sales assessment; implement lean practices; redesign layouts/processes; oversee raw materials, quality issues (technical input, solutions, preventatives); sign off orders/credits; mentor/lead teams; handle HR/staff levels; assist new designs/product development.
• Maintenance & Projects: Manage/develop projects; approve purchases; daily meetings with Maintenance Manager; mentor team; design/plan timelines; source suppliers/contractors; focus cost savings; gather expert insights.
• Stock Take & Health/Safety: Arrange/participate in stock takes; redesign processes with Finance; oversee H&S systems/compliance (ASIB, insurers); coordinate training; mitigate risks.
• HR & Security: Foster communication; assist HR situations; chair disciplinaries; manage security/investigations/polygraphs; liaise with authorities.
• Other Production: Assist team on production/projects.
• Miscellaneous: Acquire/train on equipment (e.g., embroidery/border machines); support technical aspects across departments.

Emphasis on training/development, conflict management, and process consistency.

Qualifications

• Matric; Engineering (Industrial, Electrical/Mechanical/ Production & Operations Management or similar) trade background valued.

Experience

• 5-10 years in production/operations manufacturing.
• Proven in industrial relations, process management, staff training/development, team leadership for consistency/efficiency.

Skills/Attributes

• Strong interpersonal/communication; planning/control; self-motivated; detail-oriented; customer/team focus.
• Energetic, high potential; values ownership/loyalty/service; robust conflict management & skills & development & training of staff focussed.

Apply now if you're a motivated leader passionate about operational excellence and growth in a confidential role.