281 Production Manager jobs in South Africa

Minimum Requirements : 6 years experience as a Production Foreman.Essential : Matric.Good command of English, both written and verbal.Knowledge of machinery is required.Line management courses and tertiary education will be considered preferable.Previous management experience in a production environment.Beneficial : Experience working in the rubber manufacturing industry.Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Must have own vehicle and a valid Drivers License.Duties and Responsibilities : Ensure only high-quality blanks are used in the manufacturing process.Guarantee that products are produced according to technical specifications and quality standards.Have the authority and responsibility to halt the production process if any deviation from the established standards occurs.Ensure operators work efficiently and meet production output targets.Ensure operators are adequately trained and follow their respective work instructions.Maintain necessary records as required by management to demonstrate proper control and accountability.Monitor machinery to ensure it is operating correctly and effectively.Maintain and uphold the Leader Tread quality systems in place.Manage and control the labor assigned to you, ensuring optimal performance.Ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained within your section.Enforce safe operating procedures and ensure operators are using the necessary PPE.Oversee daily stock takes to ensure accurate inventory control.Ensure scrap materials are controlled, weighed, and recorded according to the implemented systems.Ensure proper functioning of the forklift truck.Take on additional duties as assigned by management from time to time.Ensure operators have access to the necessary tools and equipment to perform their tasks effectively.Ensure that off-cuts and end-of-molding blanks are sent to the extruder / mixer.Enforce discipline within the team when necessary to maintain a productive and respectful work environment.Closing Date : Submissions for this vacancy will close on 16 July , however you will still have the opportunity to submit your CV for this position till 08 August .

Please Note : Thank you for submitting your CV to Marvel Placement Consultants.

We value your submission, and we try our utmost best to get back to each applicant.

However, should your application be successful, we will be in contact with you.

Should you not hear from us within two weeks of application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

We are, however, recruitment specialists and will keep your details on our database for possible future opportunities.PoPI Act : Please note that Marvel Placement Consultants adhere to the POPI Act (Act No.

4 of : Protection of Personal Information Act, ).

Section 9 of PoPI states that "Personal Information may only be processed if, given the purpose for which it is processed, it is adequate, relevant and not excessive".For more information please contact :

Production Manager • Johannesburg, Gauteng

Hire Resolve’s client in Vereeniging is seeking an experienced Production Manager to join their team. The Production Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the production process, ensuring that production targets are met, and maintaining high-quality standards.

Responsibilities:

1. Developing and implementing production plans and schedules
2. Monitoring production processes and making adjustments as needed
3. Inventory control
4. Ensuring that production targets are met and deadlines are followed
5. Overseeing the quality control process and ensuring that products meet or exceed customer expectations
6. Managing and training production staff
7. Identifying areas for improvement in the production process and implementing changes to increase efficiency and reduce costs
8. Maintaining a safe working environment and adhering to health and safety guidelines

Requirements:

1. Previous experience in a production management role
2. Degree in Operations Management, Production Management or related field
3. Strong leadership and management skills
4. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
5. Knowledge of production processes and techniques
6. Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

• Developing and implementing innovative strategies to streamline factory operations.
• Screening, recruiting, and training new factory workers.
• Collaborating with quality control managers to establish and execute quality control processes.
• Ensuring that factory machinery is in good working order.
• Analyzing production data to identify and resolve any production issues.
• Preparing production reports and submitting them to key decision-makers.
• Regularly inspecting finished products to determine whether they meet established quality standards.
• Motivating factory workers to continually achieve factory targets.
• Ensure personal productivity and performance meets required standards.
• Plan, draw up and execute a production schedule
• Determine and order the resources that are required and ensure stock levels remain adequate
• Monitor productivity rates and product standards, and implement a quality control programme
• Ensure customer orders are completed on time and to budget, and that quality standards and targets are met
• Work with managers to implement the companys policies and goals
• Review worker performance and identify training needs
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems
• Ad hoc duties, as required.
  
  

• This position is based in an industrial factory with automated machinery.
• For this position, you must be medically fit and mobile.
  
  

• National Diploma/Degree in Engineering, preferred, or Qualified Millwright with certified trade test.
• Proven experience in a managerial or supervisory role within a factory.
• Certification in production and inventory management, as well as quality control, is advantageous.
• Sound knowledge of industry-specific factory equipment.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
• The ability to multitask.
• Outstanding time management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong management and leadership skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to lead diverse teams, with experience in a unionised environment.
• Ability to be a team player
• A proactive person with the ability to drive goals and targets.
• Be willing to work overtime when required
• Honest and Reliable
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain personal control.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to problem-solving.
  
  
  
  

• Overseeing all machine and plant maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.
• Leading the production team to foster a motivated, high-performing workforce.
• Assisting with fault diagnosis and root cause analysis, ensuring timely resolutions and accurate completion of production logs and job cards.
• Monitoring and improving machine efficiency
• Identifying and implementing measurable technical and process improvements to enhance overall production effectiveness.
• Preparing and managing the budget for moulds and equipment, including effective control of consumable costs.
• Controlling the use and cost of spare parts to ensure budget compliance.
• Collaborating with the Quality Department to maintain compliance with ISO standards and uphold quality benchmarks.
• Supervising and supporting the training and development of all production staff.
  
  

• Minimum N4 qualification; an Engineering Degree or National Diploma is advantageous
• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing production environment, preferably within FMCG
• 3–5 years of essential experience in production management within a continuous production environment
• Proficient computer literacy is essential
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated integrity and honesty with a proven track record
• High sense of urgency and accountability
• Logical thinker with strong systematic reasoning skills
• Excellent ability to interpret data and figures
• Positive, enthusiastic, and self-motivated
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Effective communicator across all levels of the organization
• Conscientious, persistent, and results-driven
• Adaptable and capable of managing change quickly and effectively
• Solid financial and commercial understanding
• Able to identify opportunities and drive them to successful implementation
• Strong problem-solving skills
  
  
  
  

As the Production Manager you will be a pivotal force in driving operational excellence, overseeing the full bottling process and raw material management to ensure seamless, safe, and cost-effective manufacturing. Central to this role is demand planning—aligning production with sales forecasts and inventory needs to prevent shortages or excess. Through strategic coordination across procurement, planning, logistics, and quality, the Production Manager ensures efficient resource use, minimal downtime, and strict adherence to quality, food safety, and health standards, ultimately securing timely delivery and customer satisfaction.

POSITION INFO :

Key Responsibilities :

Operational Performance

• Ensure target performance on production lines.
• Effective scheduling of production lines to ensure demand is met OTIF (Service Level of 95%).
• Maintaining and analysing of production reports.

Stock Control

• Monthly reporting on variances.
• Ensure Inventory Accuracy.
• Minimise stock excess cover and shortages.

Cost Management

• Management of variances / waste on production lines.
• Ensure financial controls are in place to match actual spend vs budget.

Quality & EHS

• Ensure department comply fully with governance / audit / risk standards.
• Maintain Audit certifications.
• Ensures that production remain in compliance with all OHSA regulations.
• Maintain accurate traceability throughout the production process.
• Ensure compliance to all food safety regulations.
• Motivate, develop and coach employees.
• General function to employees (approval of leave).
• Effective handling of discipline / performance of reporting personnel.
• Recruitment of staff.
• Manage Job Descriptions and KPI’s of reporting staff.

Functional Competence-skills and knowledge required for job :

• Knowledge of food safety standards (e.g., FSSC 22000, HACCP).
• Exposure to both production and raw material / inventory control processes.
• Has assisted with production planning, shift handovers, and problem resolution.
• Takes full ownership of outcomes—whether it’s production targets, safety, or team performance—and follows through consistently.
• Maintains a sharp focus on quality, hygiene, and compliance, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks, especially in high-risk food environments.
• Remains calm and solutions-focused during breakdowns, delays, or audit stress, and motivates the team to stay on course.
• Builds trust, communicates clearly, delegates effectively, and manages performance with fairness and firmness.
• Responds quickly to production issues with a structured, practical approach, always looking for long-term solutions—not just quick fixes.
• Adjusts well to shifting production demands, changing priorities, and unexpected disruptions (e.g., stock issues, last-minute orders).
• Works cross-functionally with planning, quality, maintenance, and to keep operations running smoothly.
• Sound all round knowledge of modern manufacturing principles.
• Ability to build high performance teams.
• Self-motivated and able to work without supervision.
• High levels of personal discipline.

SUMMARY :

As the Production Manager you will be a pivotal force in driving operational excellence, overseeing the full bottling process and raw material management to ensure seamless, safe, and cost-effective manufacturing. Central to this role is demand planning—aligning production with sales forecasts and inventory needs to prevent shortages or excess. Through strategic coordination across procurement, planning, logistics, and quality, the Production Manager ensures efficient resource use, minimal downtime, and strict adherence to quality, food safety, and health standards, ultimately securing timely delivery and customer satisfaction.

POSITION INFO :

Key Responsibilities :

Operational Performance

• Ensure target performance on production lines.
• Effective scheduling of production lines to ensure demand is met OTIF (Service Level of 95%).
• Maintaining and analysing of production reports.

Stock Control

Cost Management

Quality & EHS

Personnel Management

Functional Competence-skills and knowledge required for job :

Behavioural competencies :

Experience :

Benefits : Group Risk & Pension fund

Production Manager Cape Town

Our Food Manufacturing client in Cape Town Area is looking for a production manager with 5 years’ experience in Food Manufacturing (Dry of wet foods/goods)

Salary Negotiable

Requirements

Grade 12/Matric

Tertiary Qualification in Production/Manufacturing/ Industrial Engineering/

Operations Management/Food Science

At least 5 years’ experience in the food industry/ similar manufacturing sector

A minimum of 3 years in a middle management role.

Responsibilities

Oversee the food production department

Manage and support of different shifts.

Planning of the production schedules and volumes

Quality assurance

Scheduling staff rosters and plans

Ensure accurate production and delivering times

Oversee internal and external audits

FROGG Recruitment

• Production: Plant citrus, schedule irrigation, apply fertilizer, pest, plague and weed control, prune, harvest, monitoring, all manipulations.
• Personnel and administration: Labor planning and management, recordkeeping, plan transport and accommodation, maintenance (equipment/ orchards / general).
• Financial: Cost control by focusing on productivity

• Applicants should be post-matric with a relevant tertiary qualification in agriculture. with at least 4 years' experience in the cultivation of citrus
• Knowledge of modem production practices
• Specific knowledge/ experience in irrigation practices will be to your advantage
• Good leadership and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Especially Excel)
• Table Grape production experience will be to your advantage

• Email your comprehensive CV to .
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.

Are you an experienced Production Manager ready to take the next step in your career? Join a leading FMCG / Agriculture company in Kwagga Fontein, Bloemfontein and help drive excellence in production and people management.

Salary: R30 000 – R50 000 per month plus pension contribution.

Requirements:

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent to NQF4
• Minimum 5 years of managerial experience
• Valid South African drivers license and own reliable transportation
• Excellent people realtionship and management skills
• 5 Years of customer service experience in the animal feed industry (advantageous)
• Knowledge of animal feed production processes (advantageous)

• Ensure that the department is aligned to the strategic vision of the Company.
• Progress monitoring and recording to achieve daily / weekly / monthly targets.
• Weekly / monthly assessment of achievement of production targets.
• To ensure the quality condition of the product fall in line with the said KPI's.
• To maintain and enhance a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure that interventions such as Problem-solving activity are maintained effectively to add value to the department.
• Maintain plant costs as per set KPI's.
• Managing discipline
• To ensure that training initiatives are in place to improve skills of workforce.
• To ensure that there is an effective change-point management system in place to combat the effects of absenteeism and new processes.
• Ensure that the department complies with HSE / legal compliance requirements in terms of potential hazards / injuries as well as taking the necessary corrective action for injuries and proactive measure to reduce the risk.
• Responsible for developing a high-performance DOS culture throughout the organization. Leadership required to set an example by promoting and engaging in the following:
• DOS Audits
• Managing by Facts
• Jishukens, Workshops and other improvement activities.
• Coaching and developing others.
• Leading the diamond Meetings.
• Frequent review of the KPI boards in the work area.
• Encouraging all team members to participate in continuous improvement activities.
  

• Diploma and/or Degree in Engineering/Mechanical
• 3-5 years related professional experience.
• English (fluency in reading, writing, and speaking)
• High level of leadership and decision making)
• Able to motivate, influence and train people.
• Ability to interact with Management at all levels.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal & written communication
• A good communicator with a proven track record of delivering tangible results through effective management and delegation.
• PC literate – excellent Microsoft Skills.