72 Manufacturing jobs in Johannesburg

Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for driving operational excellence in food manufacturing? Meze Foods is seeking a dynamic Manufacturing Manager to oversee all production, maintenance, and continuous improvement activities across our facility.

This is a high-impact role focused on achieving excellence in safety, quality, efficiency, cost control, and team development. You’ll work closely with production teams on the ground, ensuring smooth operations, accurate reporting, and ongoing improvement.

1. Lead daily manufacturing operations across High Risk, Labelling, Cheese, Kitchen, Bakery, and Maintenance.
2. Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, FSSC22000, customer specifications, and internal SOPs.
3. Align production with sales forecasts to minimise shortages and meet demand.
4. Oversee packaging and product compliance to quality and food safety standards.
5. Manage preventative maintenance programmes and reduce downtime in collaboration with the Maintenance Manager.
6. Drive a high-performance culture through team leadership, development, and engagement.
7. Monitor material usage, reduce waste, and manage monthly stock counts.
8. Support budget planning and lead cost-saving initiatives.
9. Report on key operational metrics: productivity, waste, quality, maintenance.
10. Manage and optimise annual operational and CAPEX budgets.

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
• 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

A top-tier FMCG manufacturer in Gauteng is after a seasoned Manufacturing Engineer to lead site engineering and utilities operations. They need someone with 5 years + of solid experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably within the beverage, food or consumer goods industry. The role centers on keeping plant equipment running reliably, reducing downtime, and driving proactive maintenance and improvement strategies. A Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechatronic Engineering is required, and a GCC (Factories) is essential for South African candidates. Hands-on knowledge of systems like boilers, HVAC, compressed air, CO₂, and water treatment is a must, along with strong CMMS skills and project coordination ability. If youve got the qualifications, experience and drive to improve reliability and performance, this could be your next move.

Please note that if you do not receive a response within one week of applying, your application has been unsuccessful.

Manufacturing Sector Analyst page is loadedManufacturing Sector Analyst Apply locations Sandton time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R-15967629Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time.

With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

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Accountability: Business Management

• Ensure a climate of collaboration between all businesses supporting Manufacturing sector (Communications, Compliance, Credit, Customer, Distribution, Finance, Fraud, IT, Marketing, MI, Pricing, Product, and Risk).
• Track and share the latest changes in legislation (including environmental, quality, and operational standards) impacting the sector and assist in assessing the impact thereof on the Manufacturing strategy and customers across Relationship Banking (RB).
• Compile monthly reports through the collation of relevant information on monthly progress and industry developments.
• Conduct reporting analyses to track performance against targets and budgets, informing Monthly / Quarterly reviews as well as the market share growth of RB Manufacturing sector.
• Provide, via reports, an analysis of the latest trends in Manufacturing in terms of sector, economic, customer, product & channel, as well as market share and growth opportunities while including geographical regions (provinces, metropolitan areas, coastal areas) where applicable.

Accountability: Sector Intelligence and support to key internal stakeholders

• Compile research, monthly reports and newsletters analysing the key variables affecting the sector, the trends therein and the outlook for Manufacturing subsectors and the industry.
• Provide Manufacturing sector support to credit teams, in the form of research or feasibility assessment / deal input, as inputs into customer engagements and deals.

• Assist in building of generic sector financial models as well as assessment of feasibility models for deals.
• Support the collection and maintenance of data which will contribute to the effective delivery of, as well as in the broader planning of the RB Manufacturing sector strategy.
• Acts as first line of assessment of market requirements for products or services, define the potential market size to determine prioritisation of new development, and provide input for the expansion of business development and marketing plans for RB Manufacturing sector.
• Develop sufficient understanding of RB customers and how their needs can be met through Manufacturing sector offerings and the products or services RB have in place to help assist in this solution.
• Assist in the researching and qualification of value adding and innovative solutions or propositions for RB and/or Group by participating in Industry bodies, contact with customers and 3rd parties, or related external stakeholders.
• Prepare and present reports and presentations to stakeholders (Credit, Customer, Distribution and Product) on emerging industry or sector trends.
• Assist in the identification of complex business opportunities on a continuous basis by researching clients to discover and recognise potential cross-sell opportunities.
• Participate in relevant Knowledge Management Forums and Communities of Best Practice.

Accountability: Stakeholder Relationship

• Facilitate appropriate Service level agreements with Business and other function support units.
• Provide assistance to manager in supporting all stakeholders (internal and external).
• Assist manager in hosting client events and panels as part of building RB Manufacturing Sectors’ brand, insights, and relationships.

Education

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised

Absa Group Limited (“Absa Group”) is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and is one of Africa’s largest diversified financial services groups.

Absa Group offers an integrated set of products and services across personal and business banking, corporate and investment banking, wealth and investment management and insurance.

Absa Group owns majority stakes in banks in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania (Absa Bank Tanzania and National Bank of Commerce), Uganda and Zambia and has insurance operations in Botswana, Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa and Zambia. Absa also has representative offices in China, Namibia, Nigeria and the United States, as well as securities entities in the United Kingdom and the United States, along with technology support colleagues in the Czech Republic.

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Our Engineers are at the forefront of product implementation & improvements.

Your work would include but is not limited to:

1. Developing innovative solutions geared towards improving processes
2. Identifying, prioritizing, and eliminating process losses
3. Building process capability and control
4. Defining equipment standards, leading process benchmarking and reapplication
5. Building capability to perform technical troubleshooting and process improvement

Job Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Strong proficiency in English, both written and spoken
• Hands-on experience in a mechanical or electrical process role
• A leadership mentality & ability to prioritize autonomously

About us

We produce globally recognized brands and develop the best business leaders in the industry. Our diverse portfolio includes trusted brands such as Always, Ariel, Gillette, Head & Shoulders, Herbal Essences, Pampers, Pantene, and more. With operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide, we serve consumers globally.

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Our consumers are diverse, and our talents reflect this diversity to best serve it. We are committed to building an inclusive culture, and we seek candidates passionate about this principle. Join us in our daily efforts to craft brands and products that improve lives now and in the future. We value your ideas and innovation.

We are dedicated to equal opportunity employment and do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

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Our goal is to leverage every opportunity — no matter how small — to drive positive change. We aim to be a force for good and growth, for you, the world, and future generations.

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We are recruiting for an experienced maintenance specialist to take on a Maintenance Manager role for a leading company within the manufacturing and aviation space. You will be responsible for evaluating, performing, and managing the overall maintenance across the production facilities; maintaining all assets on a planned and emergency basis to a ensure the highest standards of product quality and service are met.

You will meet the following requirements :

• Matric
• Post Matric qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering or Trade Certificate
• Experience working within the aviation / manufacturing / sheet metal industry
• At least 5+ years relevant experience in maintenance / machine repairs, service and installation
• At least 3 years in a supervisory capacity, overseeing a small team
• Passion for Mechanical & Electrical vocations, with a proven track record

• Computer literacy
• Demonstrated experience in arc welding and general steel manufacturing
• Own transport – ability to travel between different sites in JHB South and JHB East
• Electrical knowledge
• Working knowledge of CNC machinery

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Optimize maintenance costs during corrective and preventive maintenance activities
• Manage and implement activities required to achieve preventive maintenance for all manufacturing / production equipment.
• Installation of electrical and pneumatic hardware
• Light maintenance of small and large machinery (CNC router, press brake, compressors, etc.)
• Scheduling of regular maintenance tasks
• General welding/manufacturing of steel structures

• Location: JHB South, Gauteng
• Duration: Permanent

To apply or for further details send us an detailed CV (in MS Word format) via email to (Ref: AMM_JSL_G)

Job Location

Job Description

Our Engineers are at the forefront of product implementation & improvements.

Your work would include but is not limited to:

• Developing innovative solutions geared towards improving processes

• Identifies, prioritizes and eliminates process losses

• Building the process capability and control

• Defining equipment standards, leading process benchmarking and reapplication

• Building capability to do technical troubleshooting and process improvement

Job Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related)

• Strong level of English, both written and spoken

• Hands-on experience in a mechanical or electrical process role

• A leadership mentality & ability to prioritize autonomously

About us

We produce globally recognized brands and we grow the best business leaders in the industry. With a portfolio of trusted brands as diverse as ours, it is paramount our leaders are able to lead with courage the vast array of brands, categories and functions. We serve consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always, Ariel, Gillette, Head & Shoulders, Herbal Essences, Pampers, Pantene and more. Our community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide.

Visit know more.

Our consumers are diverse and our talents - internally - mirror this diversity to best serve it. That is why we’re committed to building a winning culture based on inclusion and our ideal candidate is passionate about the same principle: you will join our daily effort of being “in touch” so we craft brands and products to improve the lives of the world’s consumers now and in the future. We want you to inspire us with your unrivaled ideas.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, disability, or any other legally protected factor.

Procter & Gamble
Our goal is to use every opportunity we have —no matter how small— to set change in motion. To be a force for good and a force for growth. For you, for the world, and for every generation to come.

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Job Description

Our Engineers are at the forefront of product implementation & improvements.

Your work would include but is not limited to:

• Developing innovative solutions geared towards improving processes

• Identifies, prioritizes and eliminates process losses

• Building the process capability and control

• Defining equipment standards, leading process benchmarking and reapplication

• Building capability to do technical troubleshooting and process improvement

Job Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related)

• Strong level of English, both written and spoken

• Hands-on experience in a mechanical or electrical process role

• A leadership mentality & ability to prioritize autonomously

About us

We produce globally recognized brands and we grow the best business leaders in the industry. With a portfolio of trusted brands as diverse as ours, it is paramount our leaders are able to lead with courage the vast array of brands, categories and functions. We serve consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always, Ariel, Gillette, Head & Shoulders, Herbal Essences, Pampers, Pantene and more. Our community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide.

Visit know more.

Our consumers are diverse and our talents - internally - mirror this diversity to best serve it. That is why we’re committed to building a winning culture based on inclusion and our ideal candidate is passionate about the same principle: you will join our daily effort of being “in touch” so we craft brands and products to improve the lives of the world’s consumers now and in the future. We want you to inspire us with your unrivaled ideas.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, disability, or any other legally protected factor.

Procter & Gamble
Our goal is to use every opportunity we have —no matter how small— to set change in motion. To be a force for good and a force for growth. For you, for the world, and for every generation to come.

Job Schedule

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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