puestos de Manager en Sudáfrica

Introduction

Build, Lead, Deliver - Be Our Next Production Manager!

Milkor Integrated Systems (Pty) Ltd, Is an Aerospace company with an international footprint providing turnkey solutions on the land, sea, air and cyber domains. Our team is comprised of highly skilled professionals who are committed to excellence, innovation and safety. As technology continues to advance, UAV operations are playing an increasingly crucial role in various industries, from surveillance and reconnaissance to data collection and beyond.

Are you a results-driven leader with a passion for efficiency, quality, and people? We're looking for a dynamic Production Manager to take charge of our manufacturing operations. In this role, you'll lead teams, optimize processes, and ensure we deliver top-tier products-on time, every time.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments and know how to turn challenges into opportunities, we want to hear from you!

Your next challenge in high-impact production leadership starts here.

Duties & Responsibilities

This role involves overseeing the efficient operation of an electronics production lab. You will be responsible for planning and managing production schedules, optimizing manufacturing processes, leading a production team, and ensuring product quality and compliance. The role also includes hands-on technical support and continuous improvement initiatives to meet operational goals.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develop and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules
• Design, document, and optimize manufacturing processes and workflows
• Supervise production staff, including technicians and operators
• Lead troubleshooting of production issues and root cause investigations
• Ensure adherence to quality standards (e.g., IPC-A-610) and ESD protocols
• Coordinate with procurement and planning teams for material availability
• Support New Product Introductions (NPI) and pilot production runs
• Maintain accurate production documentation and performance reports
• Develop training programs and cross-skilling plans for production staff
• Collaborate with R&D and engineering teams during product development and handover
• Oversee equipment maintenance schedules and coordinate repairs or calibrations
• Manage inventory accuracy and minimize production-related scrap and rework
• Implement and monitor systems for traceability and product serialization (where applicable)

• Bachelor's Degree in Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years in electronics production
• Sound knowledge of PCB assembly, soldering techniques, ESD control, quality standards, lean manufacturing, equipment troubleshooting
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage teams and production schedules
• Hands-on technical problem-solving ability
• Knowledge of IPC and industry safety standards