Senior Automotive Production Leader – Lean & Quality

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement fund contribution

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Automotive Production Manager for its Centurion, Gauteng facility. The role demands a strong track record in high-volume automotive manufacturing, leading production teams and ensuring on-time delivery with top-tier quality.

Responsibilities include optimizing daily operations, implementing lean initiatives, and collaborating with engineering, maintenance, and quality teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing).
• Minimum 8 years in production management in automotive manufacturing; 3+ years in supervisory role.
• Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen experience.
• IATF 16949 knowledge and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations to meet volume, quality, and cost targets.
• Develop schedules, resource allocation, and workflows to maximize efficiency.
• Lead and mentor production supervisors, line leaders, and operators.
• Enforce ISO/TS 16949/IATF 16949 quality standards and customer requirements.
• Monitor KPIs and drive corrective actions; manage inventories and material flow.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and quality to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Ensure a safe working environment and strict health & safety adherence.
• Manage budgets and control operational expenditures; contribute to strategic planning.

Skills

Leadership

Team-building

Communication

Analytical thinking

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Master's degree (plus)

Tools

ERP systems

Production planning software

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Automotive Production Manager for its Centurion, Gauteng facility. The role demands a strong track record in high-volume automotive manufacturing, leading production teams and ensuring on-time delivery with top-tier quality.

Responsibilities include optimizing daily operations, implementing lean initiatives, and collaborating with engineering, maintenance, and quality teams.