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Manufacturing Manager - Gauteng

SCOPE
All functions, duties, and responsibilities of the Divisional Manufacturing Manager. Reports to the Divisional CEO.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline/industry.
• Business Administration Qualification (MDP/MAP/PDM)
• Diploma/Degree in Operations and Quality Management
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience working in the Manufacturing Industry

EXPERIENCE/COMPETENCIES

• Detailed knowledge of Electrical Transmission and Distribution Systems.
• Detailed knowledge and experience of Operations and Maintenance of Distribution Transformers industry.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good written and verbal communications skills.
• Able to organize, plan and monitor all aspects of the work.

AUTHORITY

• To co-sign Purchase Requisitions as per Group and Distribution Transformers Procurement Policies.
• 2 Appointee for the Division’s manufacturing facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manufacturing Management:
  • Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing short, medium, and long-term objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
  • Manage timely data collection to update operations metrics to achieve productivity targets, reduce cost per unit, eliminate errors, and deliver excellent customer service.
  • Continuous optimization of efficiency, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining and improving quality standards.
  • Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics, and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets.
  • Design and enhance processes in support of continuous improvement programs.
  • Responsible for monitoring and continually improving standards of performance and quality within the operation.
  • Ensure production planning and execution is in line with customer requirements.
  • Verify progress in relation to contractual completion dates on specific contracts.
  • Ensure that all machines are in good working condition, maintained and utilized efficiently by applying preventative maintenance principles.
• Financial Management:
  • Monthly accounts review and investigation of Income Statement including allocations and expenses incurred vs. budget.
  • Promote Margin Improvement Opportunities and Cost Optimization Initiatives.
  • Ensure that effective cash flow management and proactive asset processes are in place to attain divisional targets.
  • Responsible for managing basic financial performance of the department, including revenue growth and operational expense control.
  • Facilitate the financial decision-making process at Senior Management level by interpreting operational requirements and integrating with discipline-based financial needs to ensure the availability of financial resources.
  • Review capital expenditure & forecasts to ensure alignment with business strategy & to optimize return on investment.
  • Direct the implementation and management of financial systems & processes to ensure optimal accountability.
  • Management of corrective actions with regards to cost controls.
  • Ensure that the commercial agreements with the different contractor partners are in place and aligned to business objectives.
  • Manage the annual budgeting process for the operation.
• Customer/Stakeholder Relationship Management:
  • Ensure and maintain ongoing operational working relationships with the customers and stakeholders.
  • Conducting customer visits and maintaining ongoing relationships with customers as well as liaising with customer and customer services.
  • Identify key role players in the industry and build and maintain strategic relationships where necessary.
  • Create an environment of trust through timeous, open, and honest communication.
  • Interact with clients and stakeholders and find out what their requirements are and find ways to address them in a mutually beneficial way.
  • Form close links with the nominated representatives/agents in other territories to ensure that all the requirements of the clients are met and satisfied.
  • Manage and grow key customer relationships within existing accounts whilst developing new business opportunities.
• Human Resource Management:
  • Manage the departmental HR processes in terms of HR policies & procedures, Performance Management, Training & Development, Recruitment, Manpower Planning, Discipline, etc.
  • Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
  • Give effective guidance and ensure compliance with company policies & procedures.
  • Create an effective working environment and understand the political and socio-economic environment.
  • Manage discipline in all sections. Has authority for the hiring and dismissing of employees and for determining remuneration levels for the department under his control within the constraints of the divisional limitations.
  • Maintain appropriate staffing level and workload distribution to meet production and business needs.
• SHEQ Management (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001):
  • Responsible for adhering to the requirements of abovementioned systems as directed by the SHEQ Management System (which includes relevant legislation, Policies, Procedures, Work Instructions, specifications, etc.)
  • Minimize business losses for accidents, occupational illness, and environmental incidents on the plants.
  • Ensure that Quality Assurance is confirmed to in every aspect, especially around documentation control.
  • Ensures compliance with all standards for Safety, Environmental, Work Procedures, Quality.
  • Ensure the adherence to all applicable safety, health, housekeeping, and quality standards and actively seek to improve said standards.
  • Assurance and Quality Control systems as adopted by the Distribution Transformers Division.

Monthly Salary: Market related

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Manufacturing Manager - Gauteng SCOPE All functions, duties, and responsibilities of the Divisional Manufacturing Manager. Reports to the Divisional CEO. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline/industry. Business Administration Qualification (MDP/MAP/PDM) Diploma/Degree in Operations and Quality Management Minimum of 15 years’ experience working in the Manufacturing Industry EXPERIENCE/COMPETENCIES Detailed knowledge of Electrical Transmission and Distribution Systems. Detailed knowledge and experience of Operations and Maintenance of Distribution Transformers industry. Excellent interpersonal skills. Good written and verbal communications skills. Able to organize, plan and monitor all aspects of the work. AUTHORITY To co-sign Purchase Requisitions as per Group and Distribution Transformers Procurement Policies. 2 Appointee for the Division’s manufacturing facilities. RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES Manufacturing Management: Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing short, medium, and long-term objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. Manage timely data collection to update operations metrics to achieve productivity targets, reduce cost per unit, eliminate errors, and deliver excellent customer service. Continuous optimization of efficiency, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining and improving quality standards. Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics, and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets. Design and enhance processes in support of continuous improvement programs. Responsible for monitoring and continually improving standards of performance and quality within the operation. Ensure production planning and execution is in line with customer requirements. Verify progress in relation to contractual completion dates on specific contracts. Ensure that all machines are in good working condition, maintained and utilized efficiently by applying preventative maintenance principles. Financial Management: Monthly accounts review and investigation of Income Statement including allocations and expenses incurred vs. budget. Promote Margin Improvement Opportunities and Cost Optimization Initiatives. Ensure that effective cash flow management and proactive asset processes are in place to attain divisional targets. Responsible for managing basic financial performance of the department, including revenue growth and operational expense control. Facilitate the financial decision-making process at Senior Management level by interpreting operational requirements and integrating with discipline-based financial needs to ensure the availability of financial resources. Review capital expenditure & forecasts to ensure alignment with business strategy & to optimize return on investment. Direct the implementation and management of financial systems & processes to ensure optimal accountability. Management of corrective actions with regards to cost controls. Ensure that the commercial agreements with the different contractor partners are in place and aligned to business objectives. Manage the annual budgeting process for the operation. Customer/Stakeholder Relationship Management: Ensure and maintain ongoing operational working relationships with the customers and stakeholders. Conducting customer visits and maintaining ongoing relationships with customers as well as liaising with customer and customer services. Identify key role players in the industry and build and maintain strategic relationships where necessary. Create an environment of trust through timeous, open, and honest communication. Interact with clients and stakeholders and find out what their requirements are and find ways to address them in a mutually beneficial way. Form close links with the nominated representatives/agents in other territories to ensure that all the requirements of the clients are met and satisfied. Manage and grow key customer relationships within existing accounts whilst developing new business opportunities. Human Resource Management: Manage the departmental HR processes in terms of HR policies & procedures, Performance Management, Training & Development, Recruitment, Manpower Planning, Discipline, etc. Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. Give effective guidance and ensure compliance with company policies & procedures. Create an effective working environment and understand the political and socio-economic environment. Manage discipline in all sections. Has authority for the hiring and dismissing of employees and for determining remuneration levels for the department under his control within the constraints of the divisional limitations. Maintain appropriate staffing level and workload distribution to meet production and business needs. SHEQ Management (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001): Responsible for adhering to the requirements of abovementioned systems as directed by the SHEQ Management System (which includes relevant legislation, Policies, Procedures, Work Instructions, specifications, etc.) Minimize business losses for accidents, occupational illness, and environmental incidents on the plants. Ensure that Quality Assurance is confirmed to in every aspect, especially around documentation control. Ensures compliance with all standards for Safety, Environmental, Work Procedures, Quality. Ensure the adherence to all applicable safety, health, housekeeping, and quality standards and actively seek to improve said standards. Assurance and Quality Control systems as adopted by the Distribution Transformers Division. Monthly Salary: Market related #J-18808-Ljbffr

Manufacturing Manager - Gauteng SCOPE All functions, duties, and responsibilities of the Divisional Manufacturing Manager. Reports to the Divisional CEO. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline/industry. Business Administration Qualification (MDP/MAP/PDM) Diploma/Degree in Operations and Quality Management Minimum of 15 years’ experience working in the Manufacturing Industry EXPERIENCE/COMPETENCIES Detailed knowledge of Electrical Transmission and Distribution Systems. Detailed knowledge and experience of Operations and Maintenance of Distribution Transformers industry. Excellent interpersonal skills. Good written and verbal communications skills. Able to organize, plan and monitor all aspects of the work. AUTHORITY To co-sign Purchase Requisitions as per Group and Distribution Transformers Procurement Policies. 2 Appointee for the Division’s manufacturing facilities. RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES Manufacturing Management: Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing short, medium, and long-term objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. Manage timely data collection to update operations metrics to achieve productivity targets, reduce cost per unit, eliminate errors, and deliver excellent customer service. Continuous optimization of efficiency, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining and improving quality standards. Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics, and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets. Design and enhance processes in support of continuous improvement programs. Responsible for monitoring and continually improving standards of performance and quality within the operation. Ensure production planning and execution is in line with customer requirements. Verify progress in relation to contractual completion dates on specific contracts. Ensure that all machines are in good working condition, maintained and utilized efficiently by applying preventative maintenance principles. Financial Management: Monthly accounts review and investigation of Income Statement including allocations and expenses incurred vs. budget. Promote Margin Improvement Opportunities and Cost Optimization Initiatives. Ensure that effective cash flow management and proactive asset processes are in place to attain divisional targets. Responsible for managing basic financial performance of the department, including revenue growth and operational expense control. Facilitate the financial decision-making process at Senior Management level by interpreting operational requirements and integrating with discipline-based financial needs to ensure the availability of financial resources. Review capital expenditure & forecasts to ensure alignment with business strategy & to optimize return on investment. Direct the implementation and management of financial systems & processes to ensure optimal accountability. Management of corrective actions with regards to cost controls. Ensure that the commercial agreements with the different contractor partners are in place and aligned to business objectives. Manage the annual budgeting process for the operation. Customer/Stakeholder Relationship Management: Ensure and maintain ongoing operational working relationships with the customers and stakeholders. Conducting customer visits and maintaining ongoing relationships with customers as well as liaising with customer and customer services. Identify key role players in the industry and build and maintain strategic relationships where necessary. Create an environment of trust through timeous, open, and honest communication. Interact with clients and stakeholders and find out what their requirements are and find ways to address them in a mutually beneficial way. Form close links with the nominated representatives/agents in other territories to ensure that all the requirements of the clients are met and satisfied. Manage and grow key customer relationships within existing accounts whilst developing new business opportunities. Human Resource Management: Manage the departmental HR processes in terms of HR policies & procedures, Performance Management, Training & Development, Recruitment, Manpower Planning, Discipline, etc. Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. Give effective guidance and ensure compliance with company policies & procedures. Create an effective working environment and understand the political and socio-economic environment. Manage discipline in all sections. Has authority for the hiring and dismissing of employees and for determining remuneration levels for the department under his control within the constraints of the divisional limitations. Maintain appropriate staffing level and workload distribution to meet production and business needs. SHEQ Management (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001): Responsible for adhering to the requirements of abovementioned systems as directed by the SHEQ Management System (which includes relevant legislation, Policies, Procedures, Work Instructions, specifications, etc.) Minimize business losses for accidents, occupational illness, and environmental incidents on the plants. Ensure that Quality Assurance is confirmed to in every aspect, especially around documentation control. Ensures compliance with all standards for Safety, Environmental, Work Procedures, Quality. Ensure the adherence to all applicable safety, health, housekeeping, and quality standards and actively seek to improve said standards. Assurance and Quality Control systems as adopted by the Distribution Transformers Division. Monthly Salary: Market related #J-18808-Ljbffr

Manufacturing Manager - Gauteng

SCOPE
All functions, duties, and responsibilities of the Divisional Manufacturing Manager. Reports to the Divisional CEO.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline/industry.
• Business Administration Qualification (MDP/MAP/PDM).
• Diploma/Degree in Operations and Quality Management.
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience working in the Manufacturing Industry.

EXPERIENCE/COMPETENCIES

• Detailed knowledge of Electrical Transmission and Distribution Systems.
• Detailed knowledge and experience of Operations and Maintenance of Distribution Transformers industry.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to organize, plan and monitor all aspects of the work.

AUTHORITY

• To co-sign Purchase Requisitions as per Group and Distribution Transformers Procurement Policies.
• Appointee for the Division’s manufacturing facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manufacturing Management:
• Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing short, medium, and long-term objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
• Manage timely data collection to update operations metrics to achieve productivity targets, reduce cost per unit, eliminate errors, and deliver excellent customer service.
• Continuous optimization of efficiency, asset capacity, and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining and improving quality standards.
• Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics, and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets.
• Design and enhance processes in support of continuous improvement programs.
• Responsible for monitoring and continually improving standards of performance and quality within the operation.
• Ensure production planning and execution is in line with customer requirements.
• Verify progress in relation to contractual completion dates on specific contracts.
• Ensure that all machines are in good working condition, maintained and utilized efficiently by applying preventative maintenance principles.
• Financial Management:
• Monthly accounts review and investigation of Income Statement including allocations and expenses incurred vs. budget.
• Promote Margin Improvement Opportunities and Cost Optimization Initiatives.
• Ensure that effective cash flow management and proactive asset processes are in place to attain divisional targets.
• Responsible for managing basic financial performance of the department, including revenue growth and operational expense control.
• Facilitate the financial decision-making process at Senior Management level by interpreting operational requirements and integrating with discipline-based financial needs to ensure the availability of financial resources.
• Review capital expenditure & forecasts to ensure alignment with business strategy & to optimize return on investment.
• Direct the implementation and management of financial systems & processes to ensure optimal accountability.
• Management of corrective actions with regards to cost controls.
• Ensure that the commercial agreements with the different contractor partners are in place and aligned to business objectives.
• Manage the annual budgeting process for the operation.
• Customer/Stakeholder Relationship Management:
• Ensure and maintain ongoing operational working relationships with the customers and stakeholders.
• Conduct customer visits and maintain ongoing relationships with customers as well as liaising with customer and customer services.
• Identify key role players in the industry and build and maintain strategic relationships where necessary.
• Create an environment of trust through timeous, open, and honest communication.
• Interact with clients and stakeholders and find out what their requirements are and find ways to address them in a mutually beneficial way.
• Form close links with the nominated representatives/agents in other territories to ensure that all the requirements of the clients are met and satisfied.
• Manage and grow key customer relationships within existing accounts whilst developing new business opportunities.
• Human Resource Management:
• Manage the departmental HR processes in terms of HR policies & procedures, Performance Management, Training & Development, Recruitment, Manpower Planning, Discipline, etc.
• Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Give effective guidance and ensure compliance with company policies & procedures.
• Create an effective working environment and understand the political and socio-economic environment.
• Manage discipline in all sections. Has authority for the hiring and dismissing of employees and for determining remuneration levels for the department under his control within the constraints of the divisional limitations.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels and workload distribution to meet production and business needs.
• SHEQ Management (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001):
• Responsible for adhering to the requirements of abovementioned systems as directed by the SHEQ Management System (which includes relevant legislation, Policies, Procedures, Work Instructions, specifications, etc.)
• Minimize business losses for accidents, occupational illness, and environmental incidents on the plants.
• Ensure that Quality Assurance is confirmed in every aspect, especially around documentation control.
• Ensures compliance with all standards for Safety, Environmental, Work Procedures, Quality.
• Ensure the adherence to all applicable safety, health, housekeeping, and quality standards and actively seek to improve said standards.

Monthly Salary: Market related

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Manufacturing Manager - Gauteng SCOPE All functions, duties, and responsibilities of the Divisional Manufacturing Manager. Reports to the Divisional CEO. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline/industry. Business Administration Qualification (MDP/MAP/PDM). Diploma/Degree in Operations and Quality Management. Minimum of 15 years’ experience working in the Manufacturing Industry. EXPERIENCE/COMPETENCIES Detailed knowledge of Electrical Transmission and Distribution Systems. Detailed knowledge and experience of Operations and Maintenance of Distribution Transformers industry. Excellent interpersonal skills. Good written and verbal communication skills. Able to organize, plan and monitor all aspects of the work. AUTHORITY To co-sign Purchase Requisitions as per Group and Distribution Transformers Procurement Policies. Appointee for the Division’s manufacturing facilities. RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES Manufacturing Management: Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing short, medium, and long-term objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. Manage timely data collection to update operations metrics to achieve productivity targets, reduce cost per unit, eliminate errors, and deliver excellent customer service. Continuous optimization of efficiency, asset capacity, and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining and improving quality standards. Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics, and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets. Design and enhance processes in support of continuous improvement programs. Responsible for monitoring and continually improving standards of performance and quality within the operation. Ensure production planning and execution is in line with customer requirements. Verify progress in relation to contractual completion dates on specific contracts. Ensure that all machines are in good working condition, maintained and utilized efficiently by applying preventative maintenance principles. Financial Management: Monthly accounts review and investigation of Income Statement including allocations and expenses incurred vs. budget. Promote Margin Improvement Opportunities and Cost Optimization Initiatives. Ensure that effective cash flow management and proactive asset processes are in place to attain divisional targets. Responsible for managing basic financial performance of the department, including revenue growth and operational expense control. Facilitate the financial decision-making process at Senior Management level by interpreting operational requirements and integrating with discipline-based financial needs to ensure the availability of financial resources. Review capital expenditure & forecasts to ensure alignment with business strategy & to optimize return on investment. Direct the implementation and management of financial systems & processes to ensure optimal accountability. Management of corrective actions with regards to cost controls. Ensure that the commercial agreements with the different contractor partners are in place and aligned to business objectives. Manage the annual budgeting process for the operation. Customer/Stakeholder Relationship Management: Ensure and maintain ongoing operational working relationships with the customers and stakeholders. Conduct customer visits and maintain ongoing relationships with customers as well as liaising with customer and customer services. Identify key role players in the industry and build and maintain strategic relationships where necessary. Create an environment of trust through timeous, open, and honest communication. Interact with clients and stakeholders and find out what their requirements are and find ways to address them in a mutually beneficial way. Form close links with the nominated representatives/agents in other territories to ensure that all the requirements of the clients are met and satisfied. Manage and grow key customer relationships within existing accounts whilst developing new business opportunities. Human Resource Management: Manage the departmental HR processes in terms of HR policies & procedures, Performance Management, Training & Development, Recruitment, Manpower Planning, Discipline, etc. Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. Give effective guidance and ensure compliance with company policies & procedures. Create an effective working environment and understand the political and socio-economic environment. Manage discipline in all sections. Has authority for the hiring and dismissing of employees and for determining remuneration levels for the department under his control within the constraints of the divisional limitations. Maintain appropriate staffing levels and workload distribution to meet production and business needs. SHEQ Management (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001): Responsible for adhering to the requirements of abovementioned systems as directed by the SHEQ Management System (which includes relevant legislation, Policies, Procedures, Work Instructions, specifications, etc.) Minimize business losses for accidents, occupational illness, and environmental incidents on the plants. Ensure that Quality Assurance is confirmed in every aspect, especially around documentation control. Ensures compliance with all standards for Safety, Environmental, Work Procedures, Quality. Ensure the adherence to all applicable safety, health, housekeeping, and quality standards and actively seek to improve said standards. Monthly Salary: Market related #J-18808-Ljbffr

Factory Manager (Textiles) – Piet Retief, Mpumalanga.

Our client, a leading manufacturer in the textile and garment sector, is seeking an experienced and operationally strong Factory Manager to oversee a large-scale clothing production facility in the Piet Retief / Southern Eswatini region.

This role requires a dynamic leader who is hands-on, results-driven, and comfortable managing production at scale within a high-output environment.

Industry: Large-scale Garment Factory | ±500–1000 Staff | Gerber Systems | Wovens & Knitwear.

Salary: Above-Market related available/negotiable for the right exp. Factory Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Full accountability for day-to-day garment production operations across all departments.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, performance, quality, and throughput for 500–1000 factory employees.
• Lead production planning, line efficiency, cost control, and delivery scheduling.
• Manage technical operations including Gerber automated cutting systems, sewing machinery, and finishing equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, labour, and quality standards in both South African and cross-border (Eswatini) contexts.
• Drive continuous improvement, waste reduction, and productivity optimisation using lean principles.
• Mentor and lead multi-level production and technical teams with a focus on stability, quality, and performance.

Requirements:

• National Diploma or Degree in: Textile Technology, Production/Operations Management, or Industrial Engineering
• Alt.: Recognised certifications in Garment Manufacturing, Lean Production, or Factory Management.
• Advanced MS Excel and factory MIS/ERP systems exp. will be beneficial.
• 8–12+ years of hands-on exp. managing high-volume garment/textile manufacturing plants.
• Strong leadership background in factories producing wovens, knitwear, or both.
• Demonstrated track record of managing 500+ staff across technical, supervisory, and production lines.
  Advanced knowledge of Gerber technology (marker planning, cutting room efficiency) and industrial garment equipment.
  Strong production planning, cost control, and quality assurance capabilities.

This role is based on-site and would ideally suit candidates residing in or willing to relocate to the Piet Retief or Southern Eswatini border region.

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We are hiring a Factory Manager to join our fast moving and growing lighting manufacturing production facility based in Richmond Park, Cape Town.

The FM oversees the overall manufacturing facility and production lines, interfacing closely with procurement and stock management functions. This role works together with the Chief Product Officer and other senior managers and supervisors to ensure that products are manufactured to the highest possible quality standards, in compliance with relevant safety and industry-related regulations and standards.

The FM will oversee all the current staff in the Richmond Park Facility as well as the anticipated headcount growth in line with the expected expansion. Products produced include LED luminaires, geyser controllers, microgrid controllers, inverters and lithium-iron batteries.

Role Reports into: CPO

Direct Reports: around 3 - 5

Indirect Reports: around 45

Role responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage all activities within the production facility
• Work closely with material planners to ensure that raw materials are correctly procured on a just-in-time basis
• Assessing standard and non-standard manufacturing requirements and the resources it may require
• Oversight of production supervisors and production planning.
• Oversee production schedules, timeously adjusting when necessary
• Facilitating regular factory meetings to discuss and manage any issues related to staff, production orders and material or equipment requirements
• Set-up, maintain and provide a monthly factory reports.
• Identification and elimination of production waste.
• Identification, implementation and maintenance of continuous improvement programs in line with industry best practices and LEAN methodologies.
• Drafting and deployment of work-instructions and procedures to support and improve factory operations
• Ensuring that factory staff adhere to stipulated company policies, procedures and work instructions at all times
• Ensuring that stipulated health and safety regulations are always met
• Ensuring that all pre-determined quality requirements are always met
• Oversight of repair and maintenance programs of production equipment
• Overseeing and managing periodic stock take activities in the factory
• Organising and or executing relevant training sessions for factory staff pertaining to company policies and procedures pertaining to HSE, product assembly and quality awareness
• Implementation and management of quality management systems
• Work closely with relevant stakeholders to develop new products and production processes for them
• Assist in creating and accurately implementing annual budgets
• Ensuring that regular feedback is provided to senior management regarding the status of production and the factory
• Any reasonable instruction given by senior management

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Matric/NQF 4 level qualification - essential
• Relevant business management tertiary qualification
• Electro-mechanical / Electronic Trade qualification
• 5-7 yrs experience in a high volume production environment, preferably in ;lighting, electronics or electrical accessories market space - essential
• 3-5 yrs experience in people management in a production environment with direct people management responsibilities
• Good working knowledge of ERP and MRP systems
• Good working knowledge of ISO 9001 QMS
• Own vehicle and driver's licence

Personal Competencies

• Punctual with a good attendance record
• Excellent project management skills
• Organized and efficient – Good administration skills
• Excellent communication, numeracy and computer literacy skills.
• Excellent people management and communication skills
• Eye for detail, ability to identify problems and implement preventative strategies to minimize and or eliminate non-conformities.
• Being able to develop good working relationships and trust with various teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills, analytic ability and detail oriented.
• Work well with many different departments and external suppliers.
• Always keeping the end-user, internal and external customers in mind.
• Results and deadline-driven.

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We are hiring a Factory Manager to join our fast moving and growing lighting manufacturing production facility based in Richmond Park, Cape Town. The FM oversees the overall manufacturing facility and production lines, interfacing closely with procurement and stock management functions. This role works together with the Chief Product Officer and other senior managers and supervisors to ensure that products are manufactured to the highest possible quality standards, in compliance with relevant safety and industry-related regulations and standards. The FM will oversee all the current staff in the Richmond Park Facility as well as the anticipated headcount growth in line with the expected expansion. Products produced include LED luminaires, geyser controllers, microgrid controllers, inverters and lithium-iron batteries. Role Reports into: CPO Direct Reports: around 3 - 5 Indirect Reports: around 45 Role responsibilities: Oversee and manage all activities within the production facility Work closely with material planners to ensure that raw materials are correctly procured on a just-in-time basis Assessing standard and non-standard manufacturing requirements and the resources it may require Oversight of production supervisors and production planning. Oversee production schedules, timeously adjusting when necessary Facilitating regular factory meetings to discuss and manage any issues related to staff, production orders and material or equipment requirements Set-up, maintain and provide a monthly factory reports. Identification and elimination of production waste. Identification, implementation and maintenance of continuous improvement programs in line with industry best practices and LEAN methodologies. Drafting and deployment of work-instructions and procedures to support and improve factory operations Ensuring that factory staff adhere to stipulated company policies, procedures and work instructions at all times Ensuring that stipulated health and safety regulations are always met Ensuring that all pre-determined quality requirements are always met Oversight of repair and maintenance programs of production equipment Overseeing and managing periodic stock take activities in the factory Organising and or executing relevant training sessions for factory staff pertaining to company policies and procedures pertaining to HSE, product assembly and quality awareness Implementation and management of quality management systems Work closely with relevant stakeholders to develop new products and production processes for them Assist in creating and accurately implementing annual budgets Ensuring that regular feedback is provided to senior management regarding the status of production and the factory Any reasonable instruction given by senior management Qualifications, Experience and Skills Matric/NQF 4 level qualification - essential Relevant business management tertiary qualification Electro-mechanical / Electronic Trade qualification 5-7 yrs experience in a high volume production environment, preferably in ;lighting, electronics or electrical accessories market space - essential 3-5 yrs experience in people management in a production environment with direct people management responsibilities Good working knowledge of ERP and MRP systems Good working knowledge of ISO 9001 QMS Own vehicle and driver's licence Personal Competencies Punctual with a good attendance record Excellent project management skills Organized and efficient – Good administration skills Excellent communication, numeracy and computer literacy skills. Excellent people management and communication skills Eye for detail, ability to identify problems and implement preventative strategies to minimize and or eliminate non-conformities. Being able to develop good working relationships and trust with various teams. Strong problem-solving skills, analytic ability and detail oriented. Work well with many different departments and external suppliers. Always keeping the end-user, internal and external customers in mind. Results and deadline-driven. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Factory Manager (Textiles) – Piet Retief, Mpumalanga. Our client, a leading manufacturer in the textile and garment sector, is seeking an experienced and operationally strong Factory Manager to oversee a large-scale clothing production facility in the Piet Retief / Southern Eswatini region. This role requires a dynamic leader who is hands-on, results-driven, and comfortable managing production at scale within a high-output environment. Industry: Large-scale Garment Factory | ±500–1000 Staff | Gerber Systems | Wovens & Knitwear. Salary: Above-Market related available/negotiable for the right exp. Factory Manager. Duties and Responsibilities: Full accountability for day-to-day garment production operations across all departments. Oversee staffing, scheduling, performance, quality, and throughput for 500–1000 factory employees. Lead production planning, line efficiency, cost control, and delivery scheduling. Manage technical operations including Gerber automated cutting systems, sewing machinery, and finishing equipment. Ensure compliance with health, safety, labour, and quality standards in both South African and cross-border (Eswatini) contexts. Drive continuous improvement, waste reduction, and productivity optimisation using lean principles. Mentor and lead multi-level production and technical teams with a focus on stability, quality, and performance. Requirements: National Diploma or Degree in: Textile Technology, Production/Operations Management, or Industrial Engineering Alt.: Recognised certifications in Garment Manufacturing, Lean Production, or Factory Management. Advanced MS Excel and factory MIS/ERP systems exp. will be beneficial. 8–12+ years of hands-on exp. managing high-volume garment/textile manufacturing plants. Strong leadership background in factories producing wovens, knitwear, or both. Demonstrated track record of managing 500+ staff across technical, supervisory, and production lines.Advanced knowledge of Gerber technology (marker planning, cutting room efficiency) and industrial garment equipment.Strong production planning, cost control, and quality assurance capabilities. This role is based on-site and would ideally suit candidates residing in or willing to relocate to the Piet Retief or Southern Eswatini border region. #J-18808-Ljbffr