Production Manager (Metal-, Automotive Manufacturing, Stamping)
Hlabahlosile Durban
Please note: Experience in the following industries is non-negotiable:
- Metal Manufacturing
- Stamping
- Automotive Manufacturing
- Lead and manage production teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets
- Drive continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and operational excellence
- Ensure production targets and customer KPIs are met
- Manage production planning, staffing, performance, and reporting
- Investigate production issues and implement corrective actions
- Oversee housekeeping, safety, quality, and compliance standards
- Mentor and develop Supervisors and Group Leaders
- Manage departmental budgets and reporting to executive management
- Diploma/Degree in Engineering or Production Management
- Minimum 5 years experience in Productionwithin:
- Metal Manufacturing
- Automotive Manufacturing
- Stamping Environment
- Minimum 3 years in a Production Management role
- Experience managing large teams in a unionised environment
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, production planning, and continuous improvement
- Proven leadership and people management skills
- Strong problem-solving ability using methodologies such as PDCA, DMAIC, 8D, and Root Cause Analysis
- Intermediate MS Office skills
- OEM manufacturing experience
- Welding production experience
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Production planning and operational management
- KPI-driven mindset
- Ability to coach, mentor, and drive performance
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a high-volume manufacturing environment
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