63 Manufacturing jobs in Western Cape

• Set up and operate manufacturing equipment.
• Look at products during and after production to make sure they are good.
• Help fix machines when they don’t work properly.
• Write down production numbers and report any issues.
• Organise raw materials and tools for production.
• Clean and check machines to keep them in good condition.
• Wear safety gear and make sure your workspace is safe.
• Lead and assist a group of factory employees

• Know how to use tools and read simple technical drawings.
• Check work carefully to ensure high quality.
• Work well with other people in the factory.
• Be able to stand for long periods and lift materials if needed.
• Previous work in a factory or with machines is a plus but not required.

• Work with Machines: Set up and operate manufacturing equipment.
• Check Quality: Look at products during and after production to make sure they are good.
• Fix Problems: Help fix machines when they dont work properly.
• Keep Records: Write down production numbers and report any issues.
• Help with Materials: Organise raw materials and tools for production.
• Do Maintenance: Clean and check machines to keep them in good condition.
• Follow Safety Rules: Wear safety gear and make sure your workspace is safe.
• Supervision: Lead and assist a group of factory employees

• Technical Skills: Know how to use tools and read simple technical drawings.
• Good Attention to Detail: Check work carefully to ensure high quality.
• Teamwork: Work well with other people in the factory.
• Physical Strength: Be able to stand for long periods and lift materials if needed.
• Experience: Previous work in a factory or with machines is a plus but not required.

Lighting Supervisor Role:

As a supervisor, you will oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring your team meets and exceeds set targets and quality for performance and productivity.

Your key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Lead, mentor, and motivate team members to achieve their goals and perform to the best of their abilities.
• Conduct regular team meetings to communicate objectives.
• Provide ongoing coaching and development opportunities to support career growth within your team.
• Monitor daily workflows, assigning tasks and managing resources to meet operational deadlines.
• Evaluate team performance metrics, ensuring quality and efficiency are maintained.
• Address operational challenges promptly by identifying bottlenecks and implementing effective solutions.
• Ensure all team members adhere to company policies, industry regulations, and safety guidelines.
• Conduct routine inspections to confirm compliance with internal and external standards.
• Act as the first point of contact for resolving team issues, ensuring timely and satisfactory resolutions.
• Track and analyse team performance data, creating detailed reports for management.
• Recommend process improvements based on data insights and team feedback.

Required Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

Must-have:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience in a Supervisory or Leadership role, preferably in Lighting.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in inventory management tools.

To excel in this role, you are expected to:

• Achieve team productivity and performance benchmarks consistently.
• Maintain a 95% or higher adherence rate to compliance and safety standards.
• Demonstrate effective conflict resolution skills, maintaining a harmonious work environment.
• Ensure all tasks and projects are completed within the established deadlines.
• Foster a culture of trust and accountability within your team, reflected in high employee satisfaction scores.

Description
RPO Recruitment is currently representing a leading manufacturing company in their search for a skilled Raw Materials Buyer. This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional with experience in the manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials.
2. Source and evaluate potential suppliers based on quality, price, and delivery capabilities.
3. Negotiate and enforce contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions.
4. Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with production team to ensure adequate stock of raw materials.
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize procurement processes and reduce costs.
6. Identify opportunities for cost savings and implement measures to improve efficiency.
7. Maintain accurate records and documentation related to procurement activities.
8. Stay up-to-date with market trends and industry developments to identify potential risks and opportunities.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
2. Proven experience as a Buyer or similar role within the manufacturing industry.
3. Strong negotiation and communication skills.
4. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
5. Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
6. Knowledge of supply chain management principles.
7. Ability to work well in a team and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Benefits:
Salary: negotiable
Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience. Apply for this role today, contact Shannon Thomson and Jamie-lee McCallum at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.

You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

Below includes but not limited a summary of the duties:

• Customer liaison and customer account management
• Dispatching and control
• Stock Control
• Manage warehouse and warehouse staff in line with company policies and the disciplinary code
• Substantive experience in export and import procedures
• Maintaining all records and processes including product preservation
• Ensure and maintain ISO compliance
• Ensure and maintain SHE compliance
• Vehicle management including upkeep of roadworthy and licensing
• Daily and monthly reports and schedules

Qualifications and Experience:

• Matric
• Logistics Diploma or Certificate
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in related field
• Experience in Export and Import procedures
• Knowledge of Sage or Syspro

R 18 500 – R 20 500 basic + benefits (depending on experience)

As a Support Services Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our support functions. Your primary responsibilities will include analyzing and optimizing various support services to enhance efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

1. Team Leadership : Lead and manage a team of support service staff, including buying specialists and administrative staff. Provide guidance, coaching, and mentorship to ensure a high-performing team.
2. Process Improvement : Evaluate and streamline support service processes, including internal inquiries, warranty claims, and parts requests. Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement, and implement solutions to enhance service delivery.
3. Data Analysis : Utilize data analytics tools and techniques to collect, analyze, and interpret data gathered from Syspro and other sources. Develop innovative systems and metrics to measure the effectiveness of support services.
4. Resource Management : Allocate resources efficiently to meet manufacturing demands while optimizing costs. Ensure adequate staffing levels, equipment, and supplies to support service operations.
5. Supplier Management : Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of parts and materials. Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms and pricing.
6. Quality Control : Implement quality control measures to ensure that support services meet the highest standards. Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify and rectify issues.
7. Reporting : Prepare and present regular reports to senior management, highlighting key performance metrics, achievements, and areas for improvement in support services.
8. Compliance : Ensure that support operations comply with all relevant industry regulations and safety standards.

- Minimum 5 years experience in a purchasing or buying role.

- Experience in a support services office.

- Proven experience in a team leadership role, preferably in a manufacturing or automotive industry.

Our client is currently looking for a Financial Accountant to join the team. The ideal candidate must have strong financial accounting experience and be proficient in stock management. First prize is an experienced Accountant who comes from a manufacturing concern and who has been responsible for stock.

• To reconcile and control the various types of stocks.
• Perform regular stock reviews and analysis to ensure accurate inventory tracking and reporting.
• Ensure that inventory valuation and product cost transactions impacting financial reports are monitored, controlled, and posted to the inventory ledger and general ledger.
• Review and finalise purchase orders to verify correct quantities, prices, and supplier information.
• Preparation of journals for manual Manufacturing stock accounting entries.
• Conduct reconciliations for Manufacturing stock accounts against sub-ledger data and identify variances for resolution.
• Determine the appropriate resolution for Manufacturing stock variances in collaboration with the manufacturing accounting team.
• Initiate variance resolution with the appropriate stakeholder groups and monitor resolution of variances.
• Escalate inconsistent, inaccurate, or incomplete transactions for resolution.
• Prepare adjusting journals for entries that require correction.
• Review account analysis on Balance Sheet and P&L accounts.
• Process and review journal entries during month-end closing.
• Approval of adjusting journals for entries that require correction.
• Cycle & Periodic Count sheets - create, print, enter and manage process.
• Coordinate recounts on variances.
• Complete Stock Count Investigative Analysis & get signoff.
• Post Cycle & Periodic Counts in BC.
• Assist with Finance Queries and investigations.
• Assist with Auditors queries.
• Assisting in the improvement in internal controls related to inventory.
• Monitoring inventory transactions.
• Maintain meticulous records of stock transactions, ensuring compliance with accounting principles.
• Identify and propose process improvements to optimise stock management efficiency.
• Recording the cost of newly acquired fixed assets.
• Tracking existing fixed assets.
• Recording depreciation and accounting for the fixed assets.

• Completed financial degree (non-negotiable).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as Financial accountant.
• Experience as accountant in manufacturing industry first prize.
• Proficient in stock management systems and software.

R500 - R600K CTC + performance bonus.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

One of our clients based in Killarney Gardens, Cape Town. An import, pack and distribute honey throughout South Africa to both the formal retail sector and the non retail sector. Our non retail sector includes food service and hospitality, wholesale and manufacturing.

A medium sized company currently looking to recruit a factory manager to run the packing operations of the business.

Skillset required:

• Must have extensive knowledge in packaging machinery and production lines in particular volumetric filling machines, labelling machines and general processing.
• Must be a problem solver with a technical mind
• Must be able to manage a break down on a machine either personally or the ability to outsource and coordinate a repair
• Good planning skills
• Good at mathematics and calculations
• Experienced in excel
• Good people management skills
• Able to run and coordinate a team of 4 – 6 packers and 6 – 8 admin staff
• Be able to take disciplinary action against transgressors of the companies employment policies
• Will report and work directly under the CEO

Roles and responsibilities :

• Work closely with the orders clerk who receives all non retail orders as well as the CEO who keeps track of retail orders. Plan production according to stock on hand versus orders and the forecast. This plan must be done up to 2 weeks in advance and take into account promotional bumper orders.
• Ensure the production plan is communicated to the production team and the warehouse and monitor to ensure no mistakes are made with the pre production planning and actual production
• Take regular walk abouts during the day to ensure management presence is felt in the production area.
• Ensure production is setup and runs smoothly according to targeted outputs
• Ensure batch codes and expiry codes as well as bar codes match the product being packed.
• Plan the distribution splits of finished good stocks to the various external warehouses. • Ensure annual maintenance is carried out on machines as well as attend to emergency break downs.
• Ensure high level ordering is done personally.
• Work with Supergroup who are our 3rd party warehouser and distributor of honey.
• Communicate any issues to the CEO that requires his intervention or any foreseeable issues.
• Work with the orders clerk to ensure local distribution done in house is executed on time and in full. Either by own driver and vehicle or through Value Truck Hire.
• Manage raw material stocks and ordering
• Facilitate disciplinary action against employees like disciplinary hearings and / or warnings. The CEO will be able to help with this process.
• Coordinate monthly stock counts and reports
• Provide reporting and feedback to the CEO