Senior Production Leader - Lean Ops, Cape Town

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Provident fund

Life insurance

Professional development

Career advancement

Canteen & parking

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a senior Production Manager in Cape Town to lead all production operations with a focus on lean manufacturing, safety, and continuous improvement. You will drive schedules, mentor teams, manage budgets, and partner with quality control, maintenance and supply chain to meet demanding targets.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Industrial Engineering or Operations Management, 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, and a proven track record of implementing Lean/Six Sigma

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Operations Management.
• 7+ years of progressive production management experience in manufacturing.
• Expertise in lean manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Experience leading large production teams.
• Strong production planning, scheduling and inventory control.
• Excellent leadership and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient with production management software and ERP systems.
• Ability to analyze complex data and make informed decisions.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with the Western Cape industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily production operations to meet targets.
• Develop and implement production schedules and resource plans.
• Lead and develop supervisors and line workers.
• Implement lean manufacturing to reduce waste.
• Monitor quality and enforce high standards.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Manage production budget and control costs.
• Collaborate with supply chain, quality control and maintenance.
• Analyze KPIs and production reports to identify improvements.
• Oversee machinery upkeep and equipment maintenance.
• Drive process innovations and tech adoption.

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a senior Production Manager in Cape Town to lead all production operations with a focus on lean manufacturing, safety, and continuous improvement. You will drive schedules, mentor teams, manage budgets, and partner with quality control, maintenance and supply chain to meet demanding targets.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Industrial Engineering or Operations Management, 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, and a proven track record of implementing Lean/Six Sigma