20 Production Operations jobs in South Africa

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Production / Operations Manager

(Manufacturing Metal Industry)

First Cut (Pty) Ltd is seeking to employ a competent and experienced Production / Operations Manager to join our dynamic team within the manufacturing metal industry. This role is critical to ensuring smooth operations across all stages of production while maintaining high standards of quality, efficiency, and safety.

Purpose of the Job:

The Production / Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing all phases of manufacturing operations, including production, quality control, maintenance, inventory, expense control, ISO compliance, health & safety, and general building management. They will manage key departments such as Receiving, Dispatch, Stores, Welding, Butchers, Circular Saw, CNC, and Maintenance, among others. The Operations Manager will work closely with the COO to drive factory process improvements, increase productivity, and ensure the overall profitability of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Management:

· Ensure the operation meets customer service promises by delivering on-time and accurate orders.

· Oversee production processes to ensure targets are met, improve efficiency, and reduce costs without compromising on quality.

· Regular communication with internal sales teams to ensure alignment of customer commitments with production capabilities.

Asset Management:

· Maintain proper record-keeping for all company assets (inventory, vehicles, machinery, tools, etc.), ensuring all assets are protected, serviced, and accounted for.

· Implement measures to limit asset loss and safeguard company assets with necessary security protocols.

Factory Floor Management :

· Be a visible and active presence on the factory floor, ensuring consistent quality, adherence to processes, and identification of areas for improvement.

· Foster a culture of continuous improvement, eliminating waste and optimising resource use across production lines.

· Lead by example, arriving first and leaving last to ensure smooth operations.

Staff Leadership and Development:

· Provide leadership, motivation, and discipline to ensure the effective operation of the factory, overseeing the supervisors and providing necessary support.

· Manage staff performance through regular appraisals, coaching, and training.

· Ensure a strong company culture by fostering positive relationships, maintaining discipline, and enforcing the company's disciplinary code when needed.

Production and Efficiency:

· Monitor and manage production schedules, ensuring efficiency while meeting targets.

· Remove production constraints, allocate resources effectively, and continuously improve production processes.

· Maintain inventory levels and control the flow of products through the factory.

Quality Control & Compliance:

· Ensure compliance with ISO quality standards and ensure adherence to documented procedures and training.

· Implement "in-line" quality assurance procedures and monitor scrap rates for trends and improvement areas.

Maintenance & Equipment Management:

· Ensure all equipment is well-maintained, operating efficiently, and in accordance with a preventive maintenance schedule.

· Oversee the maintenance team to ensure uptime and minimise downtime.

Health and Safety:

· Maintain and manage environmental health and safety policies, ensuring all team members are trained and compliant with safety standards.

· Promote a superior safety and housekeeping program across the factory floor.

Building & Facility Management:

· Ensure the building is functional, clean, and well-maintained, including repair work and safety systems.

· Ensure CCTV and alarm systems are operational at all times.

Key Performance Areas (KPAs):

· Meeting production and delivery targets.

· Minimising inventory loss (target: <0.3% annually).

· Improving productivity and reducing waste (labour, time, space, energy, consumables).

· Achieving quality standards and consistency.

· Keeping assets (machines, stock, vehicles) in optimal condition.

· Managing the factory floor and staff performance.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

· On-time delivery relative to promised timelines.

· Achieving an inventory accuracy of 97%.

· Reduction of equipment downtime and optimisation of uptime.

· Minimisation of return stock due to production failures.

· Goals achievement in terms of output vs. salary/wage bill.

Job Requirements:

· Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Business and/or Operations Management.

· Experience: Minimum of 5 years in production / operations management, preferably within the metal industry.

Skills:

· Strong leadership and team management abilities.

· Excellent communication skills for internal and external interactions.

· Experience in production optimization, inventory control, and asset management.

· Solid understanding of health, safety, and quality compliance.

· Analytical skills for identifying production constraints and implementing improvements.

Branch

Johannesburg.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Education:

• Bachelors (Preferred)

Experience:

• Production Operations Manager: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Only people with disabilities.

Production Operator Learnership program for 12 months

Need to be able to stand for long periods. Use both hands for repetitive manual tasks. Operate machinery safely. Lift or carry items up to a certain weight.

Please create a profile to apply for position:

Job Type: Learnership

Pay: R5 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you

Location:

• Strand, Western Cape (Required)

Work Location: In person

• Application Deadline: 17 October 2025
• Job Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
• Job Title: Production Operations Planner
• Education Level: Certificate
• Job Level: Senior
• Minimum Experience: 5- 7 Years

Are you working in manufacturing as the essential link between Sales, the Client, Accounts, and Production, being the "go to" Operations Planner?

Our client based in the Southern Suburbs requires an individual with exceptional attention to detail, follow up and problem-solving skills in order for their full process to be executed well from start to finish.

Must have own transport, well presented with excellent communication skills in English (Afrikaans highly advantageous) ensuring communication with clients is professional and liaised timeously.

Requirements:

• Matric, relevant qualifications advantageous
• Proven experience in a manufacturing or production planning position
• Ability to multitask with excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Confident in dealing with clients and internal teams at all levels
• Ability to problem-solve and adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with ERP or planning systems is an advantage
• Own reliable transport is essential
• Well-presented and professional demeanor
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach
• The ability to juggle multiple priorities with a cool head
• A team player attitude with the confidence to take initiative

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily planning of production liaising with the Factory Manager
• Capture & Action Walk in/web/telephone enquiries
• Act as the central point of coordination between Sales, Clients, Accounts, and the Production team
• Update as required
• Update company documents, manage sick notes and medicals
• Maintain strong relationships with clients – liaise directly with clients regarding deposits, order updates, timelines, and delivery expectations
• Plan, schedule, and monitor production workflows to ensure deadlines are met
• Maintain machinery and tools, schedule maintenance and calculate shut down period
• Track orders for procurement and follow up on time of delivery
• Track orders from initiation through to delivery, ensuring all internal and external stakeholders are updated
• Arrange for delivery or collection of samples
• Schedule and confirm installations
• Update whiteboard and brief team on scope of works.
• Assist with stock takes when needed.
• Resolve any operational bottlenecks or issues that may affect production timelines
• Ensure documentation and data are accurate and up to date across systems
• Collaborate with various departments to continuously improve planning processes
• Conduct regular follow-ups to ensure all aspects of the production cycle are on track
• When there are problems initiate solutions to be confirmed by the MD

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Kariega Midrand

Job Description
Sovereign, a national supplier of quality chicken products to various markets with operations in five provinces, is seeking a thorough and committed individual for the position of Production and Operations Manager for its Hatchery operations in the Agriculture division. The Production and Operations Manager is responsible for meeting the company's budgeted requirement of quality chicks at a cost. This position reports to the Senior Production Manager and holds the TASK Grade T14. The ideal candidate must be in possession of a degree in an agricultural or commercial field and have 5 years' senior operational experience in Hatchery or Poultry Quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a structured routine for all hatchery operations, defining exact timings for shifts and key activities.
• Ensure full adherence to the operational schedule and implement corrective action for any deviations.
• Develop and maintain a routine reporting system to monitor compliance and performance.
• Define and maintain high performance standards for all hatchery processes.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures for all activities and ensure team training and compliance.
• Implement quality assurance systems to assess team performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Control and monitor operational costs within budget.
• Communicate with Broiler Managers, the placement team, and follow all group supply chain requirements.
• Ensure full compliance with BRC and all biosecurity standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of all aspects of poultry production methods.
• Great degree of knowledge of all aspects of Poultry physiology and embryology
• Good analytical skills and able to take corrective action
• Strong leadership and managerial competencies
• Excellent communication skills
• High degree of Computer competence
• Must have a passion to succeed and be highly tenacious.
• Driven to achieve results and produce quality

Closing Date: 21 October 2025
As Sovereign is an equal opportunity employer, preference will be given to applicants of designated groups, as defined by the Employment Equity Act.
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Operations & Production Manager - Interim

Artisanal Food Brand

Cape Town | Type: Part-time (with pathway to full-time)

AVAILABLE NOW

Salary: R10 000/month on 3 days/week basis

PLEASE READ: we will not review applications that do not check the following: Women hire - available immediately - 3 year Food sector experience - own & drive car

Leo's Little Jars is a fast-growing artisanal jam company, proudly handmade in Cape Town.

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Operations & Production Manager to join our team as the right-hand to the founder. This is not a corporate desk job; it's a hands-on, dynamic role where your love for food, people, and detail come together.

The Role

This is a unique opportunity to step into a leadership role in a growing artisanal food brand.

Our ops manager is currently away. We're therefore looking for someone who can join immediately on a part-time basis (3 days/week) to oversee production and operations.

About us: We're a small but mighty, fully women-run team, creating jams that are bold, joyful, and made with care.

• Our founder, Léonore ("Léo"), is French (so yes, there's always a touch of Parisian accent in our kitchen (and occasionally croissants for breakfast)).
• We believe in sustainability, ethics, and empowerment: from the way we source fruit, to the way we treat our team, to the joy we want every jar to bring.
• Our workspace is lively, collaborative, and supportive. We take our craft seriously, but we also laugh a lot, celebrate each season's fruit, and value each person's contribution.

If you're looking for a role where your work has meaning, your ideas are heard, and you're part of a team with heart, you'll feel at home with us. Allez, let's chat

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Production & Quality

• Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure output, quality, and consistency.
• Monitor and uphold food safety and hygiene protocols.
• Plan and manage production schedules according to seasonality of fruit.
• Maintain close attention to detail across recipes, labeling, and final product quality.
• Support with new product development.

Operations & Procurement

• Manage procurement of fruit, jars, and supplies; liaise with suppliers.
• Track stock and inventory, ensuring accurate records in Excel and accounting systems.
• Coordinate market refills and occasional deliveries.
• Optimize workflow, resources, and costs

Team Leadership

• Motivate, guide, and uplift a growing team of women.
• Foster a culture of fairness, accountability, and growth.
• Provide training and feedback while ensuring high performance standards.

Client & Brand Engagement

• Occasionally represent the brand at weekend markets (selling directly to customers).
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and clients.
• Support the founder with ideas and initiatives to grow the business.
• Right Hand to the Founder
• Support the founder with initiatives to grow the business.
• Not just "ticking the to-do list" but bringing ideas and solutions.
• Be ready to step up and take the reins if needed.

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• Culinary / food production / hospitality background mandatory.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in food production, hospitality, or operations.
• Proven experience leading or supervising small teams.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented, accurate, and comfortable with Excel and digital systems.
• Comfortable with high pressure seasonality
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and manage staff with kindness and firmness.
• Problem-solving mindset and initiative to improve processes.
• Valid driver's license and own car (essential).

WHAT WE OFFER

• Salary: R10 000 month
• Flexible working hours: 3 days per week - Mon, Wed, Fri, 8am–5.30pm (with occasional additional weekend market work).
• A role where you're not just an employee, but a key part of the brand's growth.
• A positive, creative, women-led workplace.

How to Apply

Send your CV + a short cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit to

Job Types: Part-time, Temp to perm, Learnership

Contract length: 6 months

Pay: R10 000,00 per month

Expected hours: 30 per week

Application Question(s):

• Are you available immediately ?

Experience:

• management : 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Drivers License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Description
Key Performance Outputs
The successful candidate will be reporting to Operations Coordinator, and will be responsible but not limited to the following:

• Monitor and issue consumables to relevant personnel as and when required.
• Monitor, issue and control relevant keys.
• Ensure availability of necessary tools to ensure daily operation.
• Ensure safe lock away of money bags at all times.
• Check drainage requirements of all pay stations machines.
• Timeous response to reported pay stations malfunctions and issues.
• Prepare manual banking of monies received from replenished change as well as Cash in Transit.
• Reconciliation of pay stations and Car Park Attendants monies received.
• Counting of monies in conjunction with designated personnel in safe environment.
• Cash up and reconcile monies received from Cash Officers.
• Reconciliation of pay stations and banking of overs.
• Record transaction information on forms and logs and escalate discrepancies accordingly.
• Keep record of monies collected.
• Record keeping of all daily activities performed at pay stations.
• Check, record and sign-off on all remaining money bags.
• Adhere to and ensure adherence to statutory regulations, organizational standards, policies and procedures.
• Report non-compliance and implement corrective actions to ensure compliance.
• Build, support and maintain interpersonal and team relationships to ensure stable working environment and achievement of team objectives.Technical Skills and Experience

Technical Skills And Experience
The following skills and experience or the equivalent of such will be required:

• National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) is essential
• 1- year financial administrative operational experience is essential
• Basic knowledge of MS computer literacy
• Valid Code B licence

Competencies

• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Planning and Organizing
• Decision making
• Problem solving

Application and Enquiries
Kindly apply online for this opportunity following the Oracle link below:

Career Portal )

By November 2025
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of their qualifications, NQF level and credits, and must be eligible for Top Security Clearance within 3 months of appointment.
Positions will be filled in line with Airports Company South Africa's values and Employment Equity Policy and Plan.
Should you not hear from us within 30 days of your application, consider your application unsuccessful.

We are seeking an assertive, highly organized Team Leader to guide a case management team in the healthcare and insurance sector. This role requires someone who is both a strong people manager and a disciplined, results-driven leader someone who ensures cases move forward with precision, urgency, and accountability.

Beyond process oversight, this leader must be able to think critically, apply judgment in complex situations, and actively develop the team through training and coaching.

• Lead, mentor, and evaluate a team of case managers and support staff.
• Drive accountability, ensuring every case is handled accurately, on time, and to the highest standard.
• Act as the primary escalation point for clients, clinics, and insurance providers.
• Design and deliver training to upskill team members and ensure consistent standards.
• Use strategic judgment to resolve issues quickly and effectively, even when clear procedures dont exist.
• Set clear expectations, monitor performance, and provide coaching for continuous improvement.
• Streamline workflows to increase efficiency and client satisfaction.
• Represent the team in client meetings and management reviews with confidence and professionalism.

• 5+ years experience in healthcare administration, insurance verification, or case management.
• 2+ years in a leadership, supervisory, or operations role.
• Proven experience training, coaching, and developing staff.
• Strong knowledge of case management processes, insurance workflows, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated success in problem-solving and decision-making under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and guide both clients and staff.

• Proactive, disciplined, and detail-oriented, with a nothing slips through the cracks mindset.
• Thinks strategically, trains effectively, and develops others to reach higher performance levels.
• Confident holding others accountable while motivating them to excel.
• Thrives under pressure and maintains a structured, solution-focused approach in all situations.

Job Description
Operations Coordinator

An exciting opportunity exists at Kimberley Airport for a dedicated Operations Coordinator in the Operations Management division.

Key Performance Outputs

The successful candidate, reporting to the Senior Operations Coordination will be responsible for the following:

• Manage capacity through coordinating infrastructure maintenance and development projects to achieve a high level of infrastructure availability in a safe operating environment.
• Provide view and make recommendations in terms of impact and availability of infrastructure across all operational areas.
• Monitoring construction activities and the impact thereof on operational requirements, safety standards, security standards and service levels.
• Detect, proactively monitor and manage events (deviation from the norm) in collaboration with other departments and implement remedial action.
• Ensure business continuity during emergency situations (Phase 3 - crash/highjack).
• Monitor and manage process and system efficiency within operations (queuing and processing times) and recommend/implement remedial action where needed.
• Take overall responsibility for the results of ASQ and QMS surveys and define corrective action where required Analyse information to identify trends to ensure process and system efficiency.
• Ensure compliance to relevant statutory/legislative regulations, SOP's, operational standards, policies and practices.
• Ensure effective and regular communication of new statutory regulations, organisational standards, policies and procedures to ensure full awareness amongst stakeholders.
• Ensure that operations are executed in accordance with existing contract (SLA).
• Participate in people development initiatives such as performance management, succession planning, talent management etc. to ensure team performance meet required standards.
• Provide detailed incident reports as required in terms of ACSA policies and procedures.
• Coordinate resources to ensure maximum resource availability (resource uptime) and most effective allocation and coordination of resources.
• Direct and coordinate stakeholders to ensure passengers are processed efficiently.
• Build, support and maintain healthy diverse internal (peers, unions, team) as well as external (service providers etc.) relationships and implement remedial actions required to ensure achievement of organisational goals.
• Participate in the compilation of annual operational budgets and monitoring of expenditure against budget and amendments to forecast if needed.
• Identify cost-saving initiatives within area of control.

Technical Skills And Experience
The following skills and experience or the equivalent of such, will be required:

• The successful candidate must have a valid Matric (Grade 12) qualification.
• Relevant Certificate in Airport Operations Recommended.
• Relevant Diploma is Essential.
• Relevant Degree is Recommended.
• 4 years' experience in Airport Operations or relevant Operations is essential.
• Basic Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
• Code B driver's license.

Competencies

• Business Acumen.
• Contract Management.
• Analytical skills.
• Report writing.
• Problem solving.
• Good communication skills.
• Project Management.
• Planning and organising.
• Negotiation skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Results orientated.
• Adapting and responding to change.
• Decision making.
• Critical thinking.
• Persuade and influencing.
• Fast knowledge on immigration, customs and port health laws.
• ACI service standards.
• IATA standards.
• ICAO Annexures.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of their qualifications, NQF level and credits, and must be eligible for Top Security Clearance within 3 months of appointment

Positions will be filled in line with Airports Company South Africa values and Employment Equity Policy and Plan. Should you not hear from Airports Company South Africa

Should you not hear from us within 30 days of your application, consider your application unsuccessful.

Job Description
Key Performance Output
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Charge hand Trolleys, and will be responsible but not limited to the following:

• Indicate unserviceable equipment to relevant stakeholders.
• Day to day deployment of equipment.
• Safeguarding of assets.
• Adhere to relevant statutory/legislative regulations, SOP's, operational standards, policies and practices.
• Mitigation of risk to limit injuries.
• Managing the company's risk exposure through identifying, implementing and maintaining risk control measures to minimise company's liability.
• Compile and submit general operational constraints reports.
• Report on trolley stock levels.
• Counting of trolleys as required.
• Liaison and engage with internal stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient operations.
• Engage and assist customers when required.
• Planning of resources in terms of demand and supply.
• Monitor resources to ensure operational needs are met.

Technical Skills And Experience
The following skills and experience or the equivalent of such will be required:

• National Senior Certificate is essential.
• Code B driver's license is advantageous.
• 1 - 3 years Business operational experience is recommended.

Competencies

• Communication.
• Planning and organising
• Rule following
• Interpersonal skills
• Action orientated.

Positions will be filled in line with Airports Company South Africa's values and Employment Equity Policy and Plan.
Should you not hear from us within 30 days of your application, consider your application unsuccessful.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of their qualifications, NQF level and credits, and must be eligible for Top Security Clearance within 3 months of appointment.