18 Manufacturing jobs in Benoni

Do you have excellent negotiation and communication skills managing the buying portfolio successfully in a manufacturing concern?

Great opportunity to join our client in his signage and metal business based in Germiston. The position requires a very well organised individual who will be dedicated to their tasks ensuring the success of the company!

REQUIREMENTS

• Matric plus two years’ experience
• Experience with buying within a manufacturing concern or print/signage company
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with procurement software
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Technically minded and passionate about his industry
• Highly organised, able to work under pressure and results driven

• Researching and identifying reliable suppliers for signage materials and components
• Negotiating favourable terms and pricing agreements with vendors
• Collaborating with the design and production teams to understand technical requirements
• Tracking inventory levels and maintaining accurate procurement records
• Assisting in the development of procurement strategies to optimize cost-efficiency without compromising quality
• Building relationships with suppliers and negotiating with them for the best pricing
• Processing requisitions and updating management on the status of orders
• Updating inventory and ensuring that stock levels are kept at appropriate levels
• Arranging transport of goods and tracking orders to ensure timely delivery
• Coordinating with inventory team, management, and stockroom as required
• Assessing quality of stock received and escalating any discrepancies to suppliers and management
• Ability to travel
• Assisting Project Managers with technical advice
• Communicating time delays on stock with factory manager
• Sourcing new suppliers
• Attending to ADHOC projects as and when requested by Management or as required by operational procedures
• Adhering to high ethical and professional standards
• Ensuring compliance with the company’s policies and procedures
• Ensuring workspace is kept neat

Salary: Dependent on experience

The incumbent will be responsible for delivering support and enhancements to the Technical Function.

1. Drive employee results in the facility by instilling continuous improvement and excellence in operating and usage/setting of equipment and housekeeping practices.
2. Oversee that appropriate processes are utilized to ensure high productivity.
3. Identify and perform preventative maintenance tasks and maintenance tasks.
4. Lead the creation and implementation of technical improvements, machine optimization, and maintenance systems for the manufacturing process.
5. Suggest and assist in implementing cost-saving and continual improvement ideas.
6. Work effectively with managers to execute the policies and goals of the company.
7. Troubleshoot moulding issues by evaluating the moulded parts, machine, support equipment, and/or raw materials to determine problems and optimize the process.
8. Mentor employees where and when necessary.
9. Liaise with the toolroom on requirements needed for moulds or machines.

1. Minimum 10 years of plastic manufacturing experience in a technical capacity.
2. Minimum 10 years of experience in a managerial role.
3. Strong mathematical/statistical bias.
4. Excellent communicator to all levels of an organization.
5. Well-disciplined, structured thinker, with exceptional work ethic.
6. Organizational and time management skills.

1. Strong interpersonal skills.
2. Fluent in English (writing, reading, and speaking).
3. Ability to work independently and under pressure.
4. Strong problem-solving abilities.
5. Excellent organizational abilities.
6. Meticulous with attention to detail.
7. Teamwork and support.
8. Able to take initiative and use own judgment.
9. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

R600,000 - R900,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

Does your track record include procurement, strong negotiating skills and the buying of products within the metal/signage or similar industry? Must be able to communicate well in both English and Afrikaans.
Our manufacturing client in Germiston is looking for a well-organised individual to join their successful team!

• Matric plus two years’ experience
• Experience with buying within a manufacturing concern or print/signage/metal concern
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with procurement software
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Technically minded and passionate about his industry
• Highly organised, able to work under pressure and results-driven

• Researching and identifying reliable suppliers for signage materials and components
• Negotiating favourable terms and pricing agreements with vendors
• Collaborating with the design and production teams to understand technical requirements
• Tracking inventory levels and maintaining accurate procurement records
• Assisting in the development of procurement strategies to optimize cost-efficiency without compromising quality
• Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them for the best pricing
• Process requisitions and update management on status of orders
• Update inventory and ensure that stock levels are kept at appropriate levels
• Arrange transport of goods and track orders to ensure timely delivery
• Coordinate with inventory team, management, and stockroom as required.
• Assess quality of stock received and escalate any discrepancies to suppliers and management.
• Ability to travel.
• Assist Project Managers with technical advice.
• Communicate time delays on stock with factory manager.
• Source new suppliers.
• Attend to ADHOC projects as and when requested by Management or as required by operational procedures.
• Adhering to high ethical and professional standards.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s policies and procedures.
• Ensure workspace is kept neat.

Salary: Dependent on experience

The incumbent will be responsible for delivering support and enhancements in the Technical Function.

1. Drive employee results in the facility by instilling continuous improvement and excellence in operating and usage/setting of equipment and housekeeping practices.
2. Oversee that appropriate processes are utilized to ensure high productivity.
3. Identify and perform preventative maintenance tasks and maintenance tasks.
4. Lead the creation and implementation of technical improvements, machine optimization, and maintenance systems for the manufacturing process.
5. Suggest and assist in implementing cost-saving and continual improvement ideas.
6. Work effectively with managers to execute the policies and goals of the company.
7. Troubleshoot moulding issues by evaluating the moulded parts, machine, support equipment, and/or raw materials to determine problems and optimize the process.
8. Mentor employees where and when necessary.
9. Liaise with the toolroom on requirements needed on moulds or machines.

1. Minimum 10 years of plastic manufacturing experience in a technical capacity.
2. Minimum 10 years of experience in a managerial role.
3. Strong mathematical/statistical bias.
4. Excellent communicator to all levels of an organization.
5. Well-disciplined, structured thinker, with exceptional work ethic.
6. Organizational and time management skills.

1. Strong interpersonal skills.
2. Fluent in English (writing, reading, and speaking).
3. Ability to work independently and under pressure.
4. Strong problem-solving abilities.
5. Excellent organizational abilities.
6. Meticulous with attention to detail.
7. Teamwork and support.
8. Able to take initiative and use own judgment.
9. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

R600,000 - R900,000 depending on experience and qualifications.