Production Order Manager

Phakisa Holdings; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading heavy engineering firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Production Order Manager for a temporary role. Candidates should have a National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and 5-10 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include planning and implementing customer projects, managing production operations, and collaborating with procurement. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on efficiency and productivity.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years relevant work experience in heavy engineering.
• Exposure to CNC and conventional lathes machines.

Responsibilities

• Plan, cost, and implement customer projects according to Order Management standards.
• Lead accurate Order Management operations for assigned organizations.
• Perform short-term and mid-term production plans.
• Manage order status, planning, and forecasts for logistics and production.
• Collaborate with procurement and subcontractors to prevent delays.
• Ensure OTD is achieved and costs are within acceptable parameters.

Skills

Experience in heavy engineering

Order Management operations

Production planning

Collaboration with procurement

Education

National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Minimum Grade 12 or Equivalent

Job description

Production Order Manager

Looking for a Production Order Manager with experience in heavy engineering and job-shop environment. Must have a National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and proven track record of driving efficiency. Temp position based in JHB - Eastern Suburbs.

Seniority Level

Mid Career (4 - 6 yrs exp) Type : Temp

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, cost, and implement customer projects according to Order Management standards
• Lead accurate Order Management operations for assigned organizations
• Perform short-term and mid-term production plans
• Manage order status, planning, and forecasts for logistics and production
• Collaborate with procurement and subcontractors to prevent delays
• Ensure OTD is achieved and costs are within acceptable parameters

What You Bring

• Minimum Grade 12 or Equivalent Tertiary qualification
• National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• 5-10 years relevant work experience in heavy engineering
• Exposure to CNC and conventional lathes machines