Senior Production Leader, Steel & Timber, Lean & ERP

Level Up; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Germiston seeks an experienced Senior Production Manager to lead and enhance operations. The successful candidate will transform production into a high-efficiency, system-driven environment, leveraging expertise in manufacturing and leadership. Responsibilities include optimizing production lines, implementing an ERP system, and ensuring quality assurance. The ideal applicant has over 10 years of experience in project-based manufacturing and proficiency in lean practices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in custom or project-based manufacturing.
• Proven expertise in leading multi-product, low-volume manufacturing operations.
• Experience with ERP/MRP implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimise steel and timber production lines.
• Design and deploy a centralised production planning system.
• Implement Lean and JIT practices to minimise waste.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Change management

Analytical mindset

Digital literacy in production systems

Education

Degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Job description

A manufacturing company in Germiston seeks an experienced Senior Production Manager to lead and enhance operations. The successful candidate will transform production into a high-efficiency, system-driven environment, leveraging expertise in manufacturing and leadership. Responsibilities include optimizing production lines, implementing an ERP system, and ensuring quality assurance. The ideal applicant has over 10 years of experience in project-based manufacturing and proficiency in lean practices.