Section Manager (Manufacturing / Factory) Trade Tested

West Coast Personnel; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Personnel seeks an experienced Section Manager to lead Charge Room operations in a manufacturing setting. You will report to the Production Manager and drive performance, coordinate maintenance, and oversee Shift Supervisors to meet targets through continuous improvement.

Minimum requirements include Matric, a technical certificate, and supervisory experience. You will manage budgets, ensure compliance and foster strong stakeholder relationships across production teams.

Qualifications

• Matric and relevant engineering qualification.
• Engineering/national certificate required.
• Experience in electrical production/manufacturing operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and improve production systems to maximise efficiency and output.
• Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate maintenance with Engineering, Production Control and Maintenance teams.
• Lead Shift Supervisors and develop staff through performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Planning

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

National Certificate in Engineering, Electrical or Technical Field (NQF 5)

Certificate in Accounting and Leadership/Supervisory Management

Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (NQF 7) advantageous

Tools

MS Office

Production systems

Job description

An experienced and hands-on Section Manager to lead Charge Room operations within a manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will drive production performance, coordinate maintenance activities, lead Shift Supervisors and ensure production targets are achieved through continuous improvement.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• National Certificate in Engineering, Electrical or Technical Field (NQF 5).
• Trade Tested Electrician or Millwright.
• Certificate in Accounting and Leadership/Supervisory Management.
• Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (NQF 7) advantageous.
• 10 years' experience in electrical production/manufacturing operations.
• 5 years' supervisory or management experience.
• Computer literate (MS Office and production systems).

Technical Competencies:

• Production and manufacturing management.
• Maintenance planning and coordination.
• Continuous improvement and process optimisation.
• Production planning and performance monitoring.
• Risk, compliance and budget management.
• Staff leadership and performance management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement and improve production systems to maximise efficiency, productivity and output.
• Monitor production performance, investigate deviations and implement corrective action plans.
• Work closely with Engineering, Production Control and Maintenance teams to optimise equipment availability.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules to minimise downtime and meet production targets.
• Ensure production standards, procedures and operating methods are consistently implemented.
• Identify operational risks and maintain compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and represent the department in operational meetings.
• Lead, coach and develop Shift Supervisors through performance management and employee development initiatives.
• Contribute to budgeting, monitor expenditure and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives across production operations.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Proactive and action orientated.
• Excellent planning and organisational ability.
• Analytical with strong problem-solving skills.
• Resilient and adaptable under pressure.
• Customer and stakeholder focused.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.