Job Description

Job Summary
An established manufacturing company seeks a Production Manager to join their team in Blackheath, Cape Town. This is a vital opportunity to lead factory operations and optimize production workflows. You will take full ownership of planning, quality control, staff management, and project execution, ensuring high-performing results and operational excellence. If you are a hands-on leader who can drive efficiency and maintain high standards, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate production projects to meet delivery deadlines while balancing labour, materials, and capacity to optimize throughput.
• Lead and manage a production team of approximately 30 employees, including 5 foremen, through coaching, training, and addressing performance.
• Ensure all units are built to required specifications and quality standards by implementing and enforcing quality checks throughout the production process.
• Enforce health and safety standards across the factory floor and maintain high housekeeping and workplace organization standards.
• Continuously improve production processes, layouts, and workflows to identify waste and implement practical solutions for efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance and problem solving support across various departments, including welding, metal fabrication, and electrical installations.
• Track and report on daily, weekly, and monthly production performance to ensure the factory meets its weekly turnover targets.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Production Manager or in a senior supervisory role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical background in trailer manufacturing, metal fabrication, welding, or modular assembly.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a large team of approximately 30 staff members.
• Proficiency in production planning and scheduling to meet strict delivery deadlines.
• Solid understanding of quality control processes and health and safety regulations.
• Capability to provide technical oversight in areas such as 12V electrical installations and plumbing.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Adrienne Steyn at Hire Resolve on

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We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.
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