Production Manager

Recruiter:

SHARON NUROCK RECRUITMENT CC

Job Ref:

DUR003155/SN

Date posted:

Monday, January 13, 2025

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

R600 000.00 per annum (cost to company)

SUMMARY:
Our client, a long-standing manufacture, wholesale and distributor, needs your Production Management experience to step into this exciting role. Reporting to the General Manager, you will have Factory Managers reporting into you.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Job Requirements:

Matric (non-negotiable).
Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management, Business Management or Engineering.
Honours and Masterâs Degree, a strong advantage.
Proven experience in a production and operations management role, within the manufacturing industry.
Knowledge and experience in the retail shopfitting environment will be an advantage
Familiar with Kaizen and Lean Management.
Excellent leadership and team management skills.
Highly computer literate: SAP Business One, MS Office, Mecad/Solidworks or similar for engineering drawings
Must be able to read and interpret Engineering drawings
Strong on technical problem-solving
Understanding of sheet metal manufacturing (CNC cutting, bending, punching, rolling, special welding) and woodwork processes

Â Responsibilities:

Oversee effective application of resources for Production Departments (Sheet Metal & Fabrication, Assembly & Powder Coating & Wood, as well as Despatch
Production planning and scheduling of jobs.
Proficient in production management and software tools.
Health and safety - prioritise and enforce safety protocols, conduct regular safety training, and address potential hazards.
Set quality standards.
Oversee and manage production processes to ensure they run efficiently, cost-effectively, and safely.
Organise equipment repair and routine maintenance.
BOMs and inventory controls - understand complex BOMs and manage inventory to lower costs of production and improve efficiencies.
Stay up to date with industry regulations and company regulations.
Develop a monthly report on the production team's compliance.
Define workflows, communicate processes, and ensure practices are refined.
Use problem-solving and decision-making skills to navigate challenges in production environments.
Co-ordinate activities with Production and Operation teams.
Inspect materials and equipment.
Maintain production records.
Attend meetings.
Provide production performance reports.

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