Production Manager

The Role

The successful candidate will take full accountability for the daily manufacturing plan, ensuring that production targets are achieved on time, within budget, to required quality standards, and in a safe working environment.
This role is responsible for overseeing the effective conversion of raw materials into finished goods through optimal utilisation of machinery, systems, and people. You will play a key role in aligning production outputs with broader business objectives of efficiency, effectiveness, and adaptability.
Key focus areas include:

• Driving attainment of daily production targets and accurate reporting of planned vs actual output
• Leading and motivating production teams to deliver high performance
• Implementing and championing Lean manufacturing, 5S, and waste reduction initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with all internal policies, BCEA, LRA, Bargaining Council Main Agreements, and OHS legislation
• Managing performance, training, multiskilling, and workforce planning
• Partnering with Maintenance to ensure preventative maintenance schedules are executed
• Managing raw material yield and reducing operational waste
• Embedding a strong quality culture aligned to "Do it Right the First Time" principles
• Ensuring strict adherence to health, safety, environmental, and emergency procedures

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric (essential)
• Tertiary qualification in a Production-related discipline
• Post-matric qualification in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (advantageous)
• Minimum 7 years experience in a middle management role within a manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Proficiency in MS Office (advanced Excel essential)
• Syspro experience advantageous

Competencies

• Strong leadership and team-building capability
• Strategic and commercial awareness
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and influencing ability
• Effective planning and performance management
• Coaching mindset with the ability to develop and upskill teams

This opportunity offers the chance to lead a critical production function within a well-established manufacturing environment where operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement are key drivers of success.
If you are a hands-on Production Leader with a passion for operational efficiency and people development, we invite you to submit your CV for consideration.