29 Factory Helper jobs in South Africa
Electrical and PLC Programmer for Manufacturing Production Co
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East Rand near Germiston | Permanent position | Will be working at the company premises
Must be willing to relocate very close to the company if needed.
Must have a Matric Certificate/ or equivalent - essential
Must have an Electrical Qualification OR Trade Tested Electrician Red Seal - essential
Must have completed Training in Programming and Coding PLC’s
** Must have 2-5 + working years’ experience working in an Automation Manufacturing Materials Company doing Electrical + PLC coding Programming+ fault finding (on either Delta / Siemens/ Omron /OR other PLC’s **
Experience in Manufacturing of products in a FMCG Factory Company (Eg: tailer boards, glass, aluminum, materials, windows, wood and, Boardrooms, plastics, or cleaning items, stationary, office furniture, valves or other etc.)
Must have gained work experience in PLC coding and Programming. – Essential
Must have very strong Electrical working experience + Festo Drives or other drives- very important
Must have experience in installing configuring Drives, wiring PLC’s, Censors, Conductors, relays, wiring cabinets+ panel building, and Actuators
Factory automation and maintenance working experience.
Experience working with Valves (of different sizes)
Working experience gained doing Electrical Fault finding and technical experience and maintenance
Where Have you gained working experience training people on PLC’s (advantage)
Pneumatics and Hydraulics experience
HMI working experience
Must have Electrical installations working experience.
Programming and integration to various Automation Systems and Devices
Working Experience with Automation Production Machines
Working Experience in estimating of materials (advantage but not essential)
Working experience in Electrical and electronic circuit design and construction.
Experience Milling of mechanical parts, fitting and turning
Experience in Building and installation of assembly components.
Aluminum machining experience (advantage but not essential)
Design of brackets for sensor mounting
Design and implementation of automated production solutions.
Must be willing to work overtime when needed on weekends and during the week and evening - there is overtime pay given
Must be willing to relocate very close to the Company’s Premises in the East Rand near Germiston if needed
Must own reliable car or transport and driver’s license
Be able to start as soon as possible – preferably immediately
Salary: +- R 30 000 - R44 000 Gross per month (will be working 44 hours per week | and the Company pays weekly) + plus overtime pay when required (** Salary package is dependent on skills, Qualifications and years of relevant experience gained regarding this Vacancy only) + Discretionary Annual Performance Bonus.
Please note there is a Pension Scheme which will be taken off your Salary. NB :The Company only pays half of the Pension fund, and the other half would be deducted off of your Gross Salary each Month.
Juice Manufacturing Production Consultant with R&D Expertise
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Production/Manufacturing General Workers
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Main Purpose of the Job
You will be required to assist in production, this Includes material handling and loading and unloading of jigs.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Machine Settings / Production Control
- Carry out the production plan / schedule as per instruction from the supervisor, planner, or manager.
- Maintain the batch control and a count of completed parts on the job card.
- Ensure 5s in the work area.
- Packing of the parts produced.
- Material handling of raw materials, work in progress and finished goods.
- Record all operations on the production system and ERP system
Quality
- Ensure quality procedure are always followed.
- Perform quality inspections. First-Offs, Last-Offs, Attribute Samples, Final Acceptance Cards
- Good attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Matric Diploma (Essential) with Maths and Physical Science
- Proficient in English, both written and verbal (Essential)
- Computer Skills (Preferrable)
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Attention to details.
- Be self-motivated.
- Have a good attendance record.
Job Type: Temporary
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: From R40,08 per hour
Expected hours: 44.50 per week
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal 3201: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Education:
- High School (matric) (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Production Foreman - Manufacturing
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- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field
- MBA or other advanced business/management qualifications (preferred)
- PMP Certification (preferred)
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a production management role, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with lean manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma
- Proven track record of managing large production teams and meeting operational KPIs
Consultant: Chane Meyer - Dante Personnel Midrand
Production Manager Manufacturing Pinetown
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Production- Assist supervisors and planner in developing production plan, policies, programs and objectives
- Review and adjust the schedule where needed
- Monitor and control production targets and maintain quality standards and monitor improvement and recommendations through CPAR
- Management of process team to investigate and root cause corrective actions
- Monitor and guide department supervisors in manufacturing and safety procedures
- Department visual management is maintained and that communication within morning meetings is effective (bad news first)
- Manage human and material resources to meet production targets
- Work out and implement standard operating procedures for production operations
- Managing all product and process costings, headcounts, and manhours
- Labour costing and requisition motivation and approval
- Ensure that standard operating procedures are adhered to
- Determine and implement improvements to the production process
- Prepare and maintain production reports daily, weekly, monthly
- Monitor and review the performance of staff and organize necessary interventions for improvement
- Implement cost control programs
- Ensure efficient collaboration and coordination between relevant departments including commercial, stores, distribution, technical and management teams
- Communication with customers and suppliers
- Monitor production efficiencies in all departments and ensure corrective actions are taken to rectify poor performance
- Ensure and analyze production and quality control to detect and correct problems
- Manage all production employees directly or indirectly through supervisors
- Work with HR on staff performance related issues and discipline in line with company policies
- Monitor and control company code of conduct for employees
- Direct and coordinate various programs essential to manufacturing processes
- Develop action plans and targets in line with strategy and operating budget of department
- Heads reviews and reports on each department's strategy and ensure all objectives are understood and met
- Transform business to focus on quality standardization and systems improvement
- Ensures the effective functioning of the following departments:
SMT
PBA /Final Assembly
LAB
- Justify/motivate for increase/decrease in personnel
- Close monitoring of process performance within the department
- Carry out performance appraisals on subordinates
- Provide technical support to department and customers
- Continually assess and train
- Ensure workmanship standards are maintained at an acceptable level
- Ensure highest levels of housekeeping at all time
- Sign off on material variances that are significant and investigate
- Attend Manco meetings and present on department performance
- Attend quality review meeting
- Ensure month end line side stock counts are performed
- All completed job cards are signed off and closed
- WIP minimized by month end
- All kits that have been produced are returned to stores
- Liase and consult with Human resources department and assist with the implementation of:
- Effective succession planning
- Recruitment and talent management and retention
- Training and development
- Transformation and BEE
- Provide a safe working environment, adhering to OHSE procedures, and ensuring that they are understood and in place and practiced by the team at all times
- Ensure implementation and adherence to health and safety procedures
- Guide the manufacturing departments and assist in developing and implementing quality management strategies
- Communicate and implement strategy for quality improvement of quality issues across all departments
- Takes responsibility for ensuring compliance to PL’s QMS in line with ISO 9001
- Identify risks and opportunities in the department
- Identify any improvement opportunities for processes
- Ensure production processes are delivering intended outputs
- Responsibility of maintaining QMS documentation where your departments are concerned
- Assist quality department and other supervisors in achieving any other accreditations being pursued
- Set and monitor product quality standards
- Implement and enforce quality control and tracking programs to meet quality objectives
- Management and Leadership Conflict resolution
- Leading an effective cohesive production team and managing performance within the department
- Promotion of BEE compliance, Employment Equity, Skills Development and health and safety standards
- Ensure that the repairs and maintenance schedule is followed for all scheduled maintenance
- Any non-scheduled machine maintenance/breakdowns are resolved timeously
- Manage the maintenance team to ensure all maintenance functions are being performed
- Evaluate machinery to ensure correct Cpk is being achieved and arrange for maintenance/calibration with relevant suppliers as and when required
- Manage subcontractors who manage maintenance on certain equipment (air conditioning, hoist, etc)
- Make decisions about equipment use, maintenance, modification, and procurement
Production manager manufacturing pinetown
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Aftersales and Repairs Manager - Manufacturing and Production (Pretoria East) Market Related
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We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Aftersales and Repairs Manager to join our team in Pretoria East. The ideal candidate will have experience in the Trailer Industry.
Duties & Responsibilities- Diagnose problems, prepare estimates for repairs and check if still in warranty.
- Liaise with customers in case of warranty issues.
- Offer customers a pre-assessment visit to confirm challenging problems.
- Follow up on parts orders and promptly inform customers of any delays.
- Create Repair Quotations and orders.
- Arrange booking reminders.
- Maintain accurate customer information.
- Monitor outstanding parts ordered and unpaid invoices.
- Develop, implement and monitor standards and routines, maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness within the workplace.
- Coordinate Spare Parts activity to ensure parts availability for service exchange and warranty parts procedures.
- Manage the workshop facilities and HSE together with Safety Officer.
- Create working time schedules for work shifts based on Repairs Schedules.
- Attend to Daily and Weekly Workshop reporting to Directors regarding WIP, Efficiency, Productivity, Debtors and Creditors.
- Process complaints and handle major or complicated complaints.
- Participate in meetings with Key customers when required.
- Market and communicate service solutions to existing and potential customers.
- Enable a team-based approach ensuring open and effective communication within the workshop to achieve common business objectives.
- Monitor the workshop’s pricing and discounts to ensure they meet the established level.
- Feedback and focus on workshop results – Develop the workshop business by following up budget, results, operational targets and taking measures to achieve set targets.
- Manage and analyse the workshop’s running costs and expenditure budget.
- Regularly follow up service business and financial results.
- Set, monitor, maintain and follow up KPIs as per Company procedures.
- Work with and handle applicable licenses for the workshop operations, monitor possible developments.
- Analyse current standards to identify and present opportunities for improvement of the workshop.
- Proactively initiate improvement activities, ensuring conditions are in place to achieve workshop goals.
- Oversee all Internal, Warrant, and on-site workshop and Staff.
- Communicate effectively with employees, management, and external parties.
- Contribute to a positive and transparent work environment.
- Grade 12.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in service/parts departments of the automobile or trailer industries.
- Code 08 Drivers License.
- Knowledge of stock control systems would be an advantage.
- Time Management skills to meet required deadlines (essential).
- Reputation for building strong relationships.
- Team orientation.
- Problem-solving mindset and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Sound trailer technical and product knowledge.
- In-depth knowledge of sound customer satisfaction processes.
- Cost analysis.
- Preparing of Quotations.
- Understanding of Basic Business operations and principles.
- Trailer technical and product knowledge would be an advantage.
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Interested?If you are a proactive and knowledgeable Aftersales and Repairs Manager with experience in a manufacturing and production setting, particularly with Manufacturing experience, we encourage you to apply for this role. Join our team in Pretoria East and contribute to the efficient operations in our dynamic environment. Send your CV to
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Production Coordinator - Manufacturing Factory - Pretoria
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Job Title: Production Coordinator - Manufacturing Factory - Pretoria
Summary:
The Production Coordinator is a pivotal role responsible for the end-to-end management of manufacturing workflows, from order inception to final completion and store return. This position ensures operational excellence by maintaining precise job documentation, orchestrating production schedules, monitoring real-time progress, and delivering clear, consistent communication on job statuses. A key function of this role involves active participation in the implementation, optimization, and ongoing management of the company'''s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to enhance manufacturing efficiency.
Requirements:
- In-depth understanding of end-to-end manufacturing processes.
- Proven knowledge of production planning, scheduling, and inventory management principles.
- Experience with ERP systems and digital production management tools.
- Familiarity with industry-specific documentation, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
- Strong awareness of health and safety protocols in a manufacturing environment.
- Exceptional organisational, planning, and prioritisation abilities.
- Meticulous attention to detail with superior documentation skills.
- Advanced interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration across teams.
- Proficient in production tracking, data entry, and generating performance reports.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High degree of personal integrity, candour, and ethical judgement.
- Proactive, forward-thinking, and results-oriented mindset.
- Highly self-disciplined, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative team player with a constructive and inspiring attitude.
- Solution-focused with a commitment to continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
- Receive and validate production orders.
- Generate and issue comprehensive job cards.
- Verify and attach all relevant technical drawings and supporting documents.
- Ensure all documentation is accurate, complete, and fully compliant with company work instructions and quality standards.
- Develop and maintain detailed production schedules to meet on-time delivery targets.
- Coordinate the timely issuance of correct materials and resources for each job.
- Liaise with cross-functional departments (e.g., Procurement, Factory, Stores) to ensure a seamless and efficient workflow.
- Monitor and track the progress of all manufacturing jobs through every stage of production.
- Maintain real-time status updates within the ERP system.
- Act as the primary point of contact for all internal stakeholders regarding job progress, providing timely and accurate updates.
- Proactively follow up to ensure production timelines are adhered to.
- Uphold stringent quality standards for all manufacturing documentation and processes.
- Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to promptly identify, document, and resolve any production or non-conformance issues.
- Ensure all activities comply with relevant health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Play an active role in the configuration, testing, and implementation of the factory'''s ERP system.
- Maintain the integrity and accuracy of all production-related data within the ERP system.
- Create and manage digital job cards and production steps for manufactured items.
- Escalate out-of-control situations, non-conforming processes, and defective materials to management.
- Halt a production process in the event of a critical non-conformance or safety issue, pending management approval.
- Reports to: Factory Manager and Production Manager
- Key Inputs: Customer and internal production orders, technical drawings, specifications, and bill of materials (BOM), company work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Remuneration:
Production Manager (Manufacturing / Automotive) KZN
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Production Manager Automotive Durban KZN
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage production schedules to ensure cost-effective output
- Optimize production processes for quality, efficiency, and speed
- Allocate and order human and material resources within budget
- Monitor and maintain equipment and mechanical yield (OEE)
- Oversee daily production, product standards, and quality control
- Ensure health, safety, and company policy compliance
- Collaborate with maintenance on repairs and defect prevention
- Supervise, motivate, and review team performance
- Maintain customer lead times, stock levels, and consumables
Qualifications:
- Matric / Grade 12 required
- Technical/Engineering qualification preferred
- Relevant experience in manufacturing considered
Experience & Skills:
- 10+ years in Production Management
- Industrial relations and strong people management
- MS Office proficiency
- Knowledge of Lean, TPM, or TQM manufacturing methods
- Leadership, process control, problem-solving, and organization skills
- OHS Act knowledge , financial and stock management helpful
Competencies:
- Strong communication
- Adherence to values, governance, and change management