Job Description

This is a hands-on leadership position with no supervisory layer between the Production Manager and the production team meaning strong technical acumen and the ability to engage directly with setters and operators is essential.
Non-Negotiable Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years experience in a plastic injection moulding factory
• Proven ability to manage high-volume, high-variety manufacturing environments
• Strong technical knowledge must be able to understand and explain technical issues to production teams (especially setters)
• Minimum 3 years experience in a production management or similar senior role
• South African Citizen with a Code 08 drivers license
• Technical qualification (N6, National Diploma, or Degree in Production/Operations Management, Engineering, or Industrial Technology).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint (and preferably database systems).

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily production operations, schedules, and team performance
• Lead and coach production staff directly (no supervisors in place)
• Oversee injection moulding machine settings, equipment performance, and troubleshooting
• Monitor and report on key metrics: scrap %, cycle time, absenteeism, delivery timelines
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across production and process areas
• Collaborate with Quality to resolve non-conformances and implement corrective actions
• Maintain production records and ensure ISO 9001:2015 compliance
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards
• Take full responsibility in the absence of the General Manager

Skills & Competencies

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint
• Strong planning, coordination, and leadership abilities
• Hands-on problem solver with excellent communication skills
• Comfortable with performance reporting, data analysis, and audits
• High attention to detail, quality-driven, and systems-orientated

KPIs Include:

• <10 man-days absenteeism per month
• 95% compliance with MRP schedules
• 100% production & absenteeism reporting
• Zero tolerance for quality non-compliance or production delays

To Apply:
Only candidates who meet all non-negotiable requirements will be considered.
Send your CV, supporting documents and head & shoulder photo.
If you do not hear from us within the next two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.