RPO’s client is seeking an experienced and resilient Production Manager to join their manufacturing operation based in Meyerton. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Red Seal Fitter with strong leadership capabilities, proven people management experience, and the ability to maintain composure and control in a high-pressure production environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

Team Management & Leadership

• Lead, motivate, and manage production teams to meet output, quality, and safety targets.
• Organise daily workflows and ensure roles and responsibilities are clearly delegated.
• Foster a disciplined, accountable, and performance-driven culture on the shop floor.

Production Oversight & Coordination

• Oversee all aspects of the production process, ensuring deadlines, safety standards, and efficiency benchmarks are met.
• Monitor production progress and swiftly respond to operational bottlenecks and challenges.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with maintenance, quality, and logistics to streamline operations.

Planning & Organisation

• Implement daily and weekly production plans in line with capacity and resource availability.
• Ensure production schedules are achieved with minimal downtime or deviation.
• Maintain equipment and resource availability in collaboration with the maintenance department.

Performance Management & Development

• Set clear KPIs for team members and conduct regular performance evaluations.
• Provide training, coaching, and support to build team capability and ensure continuous improvement.
• Resolve staff-related issues with professionalism and consistency, ensuring workplace discipline and harmony.

Problem-Solving Under Pressure

• Act decisively in high-stress or fast-moving scenarios to maintain control of production.
• Ensure quick turnaround of production decisions while upholding quality and safety standards.
• Balance hands-on technical insight with managerial oversight for optimal results.

Minimum Requirements

• Trade Qualification:

  • Red Seal Trade Test as a Fitter (Essential).

• Experience:

  • 5–10 years’ experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
  • Proven ability to manage teams and production schedules under pressure.

• Skills & Attributes:

  • Strong people management and team leadership ability.
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills.
  • Ability to function effectively in an overwhelming and fast-paced environment.
  • Age preference: Mid-30s to early 40s.

Ready to take on a challenge and lead a dynamic team?
RPO Recruitment can help you secure your next opportunity.

Send your CV to [email protected] or visit rporecruitment.co.za
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 3 days. Otherwise, we’ll keep your details on file for future roles.