Refrigeration Factory Manager

Thermochill; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Refrigeration Factory Supervisor / Manager at Thermochill’s manufacturing plant in Durban. The role requires a dynamic leader to manage production operations and a diverse team while ensuring high standards of quality and safety. With a focus on efficiency and continuous improvement, the candidate will oversee troubleshooting and employee skills development.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience managing in the refrigeration sector.
• Proven leadership in industrial environments.
• Strong ability to develop employees for growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage manufacturing operations at the factory.
• Plan and implement strategies for production efficiency.
• Coordinate trouble shooting electrical and refrigeration issues.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Education

Experience in the refrigeration industry (5-10 years)

Job description

Refrigeration Factory Supervisor / Manager

Refrigeration Factory Supervisor / Manager

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Refrigeration Factory Supervisor / Manager

An exciting opportunity for a dynamic, energetic, and self-motivated individual has arisen at our Thermochill Water Chiller manufacturing plant based in the south of Durban. The successful candidate for the Supervisor / Manager position must have a technical background, production knowledge, refrigeration background, well organized, accurate, be able to manage a team of ±20 people and be able to follow instructions. Refrigeration and managerial skills are essential, and a basic understanding of manufacturing is a necessity. Experience in Excel and other Microsoft software is a requirement to assist with the planning process.

The successful candidate must be in possession of a valid South African driver’s license, must have their own transport to and from work and must be able to travel to site around the country and across the border from time to time. This job is for a person with experience in the refrigeration industry and is for someone who can manage people and get the best out of them. They must be willing to carry out the hands-on work of production while at the same time managing production and personnel. Some of the tasks that will be part of the day-to-day job are:

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall Manufacturing related operations of the factory.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to increase production efficiency and profitability.
• Managing a team
• Daily planning
• Electrical and refrigeration trouble shooting
• Managing installations and breakdowns
• Communicating and reporting to the owners of the business
• Skills development and training
• General hands on refrigeration work
• Ensure that the factory meets all safety and quality standards.
• Oversee the maintenance and optimization of machinery and equipment.
• Manage a diverse team, responsible for manufacturing, engineering, quality control and production planning.
• Coordinate with suppliers and clients to ensure seamless supply chain operations.
• Implement and maintain continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Ideally 5-10 years’ experience in managing, with experience in refrigeration, servicing and backup support.
• Proven track record of leadership and management in a complex industrial environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Identification and development of employees with potential for growth.

Please submit CV to [e-mail] . Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates, should you not hear from us within 10 days please consider your application unsuccessful.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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