[ref. e18714902] Production manager
Talent Scout Recruitment Port Elizabeth
Location: Uitenhage
Industry: Manufacturing
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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