[ref. e18714902] Production manager

apartmentTalent Scout Recruitment placePort Elizabeth calendar_month 
Location: Uitenhage
Industry: Manufacturing

Position: Full-time

Our client, a manufacturing company based in Uitenhage, is seeking an energetic, young-at-heart, and hardworking Production Manager to join their dynamic team.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on, proactive, and capable of managing both production operations and staff effectively to ensure seamless day-to-day performance across the plant.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Valid Code 14 (EC) Driver’s License
  • Valid PDP (Professional Driving Permit)
  • Valid Forklift License
  • Own reliable transport to and from work
  • South African ID
  • Willingness to work overtime as required

Key Responsibilities:

Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Quarterly / Annual Tasks:

  • Opening and locking up of the manufacturing plant and office each day
  • Placing stock and PPE orders with suppliers
  • Monitoring and managing stock control across all departments
  • Supervising and managing all manufacturing staff and, when required, truck drivers and logistics staff
  • Overseeing production planning and operations in line with schedules and targets
  • Managing general maintenance of the plant and equipment
  • Preparing and compiling sales estimates and quotations for customer orders
  • Assisting with customer deliveries and occasionally standing in as a truck driver when required
  • Operating the forklift to assist with loading trucks (internal and outsourced transport)
  • Ensuring consistent product quality and resolving any production-related issues
  • Identifying and implementing improvements to production processes and efficiency
  • Responding to alarm activations or other plant-related emergencies when necessary
  • Performing any other production-related duties as required

Personal Attributes:

  • Strong leadership and people management skills
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
  • Practical, hands-on approach with attention to detail
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills
  • Reliable, punctual, and committed to high performance
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