186 Production jobs in Alberton

Overview

We are seeking a highly capable Production Manager.

The Production Manager will oversee all aspects of the production process at our Tissue Converting factory, ensuring that production runs efficiently, meets quality standards, and adheres to safety and regulatory guidelines. This role involves managing the day-to-day operations of the production team, optimizing manufacturing processes, and collaborating with other departments to meet production goals and improve overall factory performance.

• Production Management: Oversee the entire production process, ensuring the manufacturing of toilet paper products is done efficiently, on time, and to the required quality standards.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and manage production staff, including shift leaders and machine operators, ensuring proper training, development, and performance management.
• Scheduling & Planning: Develop and maintain production schedules to ensure timely delivery of products while maximizing productivity.
• Quality Control: Monitor product quality throughout the production process, ensuring compliance with all quality standards and specifications.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols, identifying hazards, and conducting regular safety training and inspections.
• Process Optimization: Identify and implement process improvements to reduce waste, improve production efficiency, and lower operating costs.
• Inventory Management: Work closely with the inventory and procurement teams to ensure raw materials are available, track stock levels, and manage production material needs.
• Troubleshooting & Problem Solving: Address production issues, resolve technical problems on the floor, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate production records and reports, including machine downtime, production output, and quality control data. Provide regular updates to senior management on production performance.
• Budget Management: Assist in managing the production budget, ensuring cost control, and contributing to strategies for reducing operational costs.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments (e.g., maintenance, quality assurance) to ensure seamless operations across the factory.

• Proven experience as a Production Manager or in a similar leadership role in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the paper or tissue industry.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and quality control systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in production planning and inventory management software.
• A degree or diploma in Industrial, Manufacturing, or a related field is preferred.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office packages, especially Excel.

• Ability to stand, walk, and move around the factory floor for extended periods.
• Be prepared to work out of normal when necessary
• Comfortable working in a factory setting with machinery and potential noise.

Overview

Our client is seeking a dynamic Production Manager to join their team. This role involves overseeing the entire production process, coordinating all activities and operations to ensure manufacturing runs efficiently. The Production Manager will ensure that quality standards are met and customer deadlines are achieved.

Education:

• Secondary Education: Grade 12.
• Tertiary Education: NQF6 in Production Management / Operations Management.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Production Manager role in the manufacturing industry.

Competencies:

• Knowledge: Competence in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

1. 1. Production Coordination
   • Implement production schedules to meet customer demands.
   • Coordinate activities with other departments.
   • Allocate resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to maximise efficiency.
   • Monitor processes and workflow, adjusting schedules as necessary.
   • Identify areas for improvement and cost reduction.
   • Conduct root cause analysis of production issues and implement corrective actions.
   • Implement inventory control measures to minimise waste.
   • Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols.
   • Maintain accurate production records and documentation.
2. 2. Personnel Management
   • Manage subordinates in line with company policies, procedures, and industry agreements.
   • Lead, motivate, train, and control team members.
   • Ensure quality problems are reported immediately.
   • Monitor and direct workflow.
   • Conduct performance reviews and counsel employees as needed.
   • Motivate the team towards continuous improvement.
   • Promote workplace safety.
   • Pass on practical skills ("Show and do").
   • Ensure team performance meets quality standards.
   • Communicate values and goals.
   • Proactively address misconduct.
   • Conduct discipline and counselling within policy limits.
3. 3. Health and Safety
   • Ensure adherence to health and safety standards and practices.
   • Report safety hazards or issues.
   • Report any accidents, incidents, and near-misses.
4. 4. Food (Product) Safety
   • Apply site-specific food safety principles and standards.
   • Report food safety hazards or issues.
   • Maintain all GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) related to the FSMS (Food Safety Management System).
5. 5. Quality
   • Apply company quality principles and standards.
   • Maintain GMPs.
6. 6. Reporting and Administration
   • Complete all reports and administrative tasks related to the position.
7. 7. General
   • Ensure the team knows what to do and where to find information in your absence.
   • Apply company principles and standards.
   • Be a role model in behaviour and work ethic.
8. 8. Self-development and Growth
   • Assess strengths and development areas and take actions to address weaknesses.

• Carry out any other tasks as management requires based on operational needs.

Salary: R500 000 CTC

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Top Metal Fabrication firm seeks Production Manager – Fabrication. Manage production of high volume job shop.

Non-Negotiables (We will check):

• Expert in high volume job production
• Expert manager who can manage numerous supervisors
• Strong technical knowledge on fabrication techniques
• Exposure to CNC
• Exposure to ISO and Quality
• Excellent Excel Skills (They use Excel to Organise Everything)
• Driver Administrative Personality
• 10+ years Production Management in Fabrication Jobbing
• 5+ years Boiler Making / Fabrication as Artisan

What the person must be able to do:

• Planning and Scheduling of Jobs
• Manage Staff
• Ensure throughput and quality work delivered
• Utilise CNC and Robotics to enhance productivity
• Manage and Optimise Costing (i.e. Budgets, Materials, Labour etc.)
• Maintain Quality and ISO Standards
• Manage Customer Expectations and On Time Delivery
• Manage 120 Staff (Operators and Welders)
• Ensure quality work is delivered
• Investigate Automation Options using CNC and Robotics

Background work experience:

• 10+ years Production Management in Fabrication Jobbing
• 5+ years Boiler Making / Fabrication as Artisan
• Boiler Making / Fabrication Qualification
• Production Management Qualification
• Production Tracking Systems (Implementing)
• Floor Layout and Optimisation
• Adv: Exposure to Industrial Engineering or Lean

Personality Summary:

• High Driver – Ambitious, Results Orientated Go-getter. Self-Starter. Makes things happen.
• High Analytical – Strong with analysis, metrics, data and fact-based decision making.

Benefits of this Role:

• Leading firm

Reports to: MD

Location: Boksburg

Salary: Market Related. In the Range of R600K p.a. to R840K p.a. per annum. Highly exceptional more senior candidates may be considered.

The factory managers responsibilities include scheduling building and equipment maintenance as needed, monitoring the performance of factory staff, and ensuring that all production orders are completed in a timely manner. This position is responsible for enforcing compliance with health and safety regulations to prevent accidents and injuries.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Job-related activities include, but are not limited to :

• 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.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS :

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

REQUIREMENTS

The requirements and qualifications for this position include :

• 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.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong management and leadership 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.

Production Manager • germiston, Gauteng, South Africa

Overview

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

The Lead Operator is responsible for overseeing daily operations on the production line within a beverage manufacturing facility. This role ensures optimal equipment performance, product quality, and team coordination while driving continuous improvement in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), minimizing breakdowns, and maintaining compliance with safety and hygiene standards.

• Production Oversight: Lead and coordinate production line activities to meet daily output targets
• Team Leadership: Supervise operators, provide training, and ensure adherence to SOPs
• OEE Management: Monitor and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness by analysing availability, performance, and quality metrics
• Quality Control: Enforce quality standards, conduct in-process checks, and ensure compliance with food safety regulations
• Breakdown Response: Manage equipment breakdowns, initiate root cause analysis, and coordinate timely repairs with maintenance teams
• Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate records of production, downtime, and quality deviations
• Safety & Hygiene: Uphold workplace safety protocols and sanitation standards
• Continuous Improvement: Identify process inefficiencies and contribute to improvement initiatives

• Minimum of (X) years in beverage or food manufacturing
• Proven experience in operating and supervising automated production lines
• Strong understanding of OEE, GMP, HACCP, and ISO standards
• Technical aptitude in troubleshooting and breakdown management
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

• Fast-paced production environment
• Shift work may be required
• Standing for extended periods and operating machinery

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

Overview

We are seeking a highly capable Production Manager. The Production Manager will oversee all aspects of the production process at our Tissue Converting factory, ensuring that production runs efficiently, meets quality standards, and adheres to safety and regulatory guidelines. This role involves managing the day-to-day operations of the production team, optimizing manufacturing processes, and collaborating with other departments to meet production goals and improve overall factory performance.

• Production Management: Oversee the entire production process, ensuring the manufacturing of toilet paper products is done efficiently, on time, and to the required quality standards.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and manage production staff, including shift leaders and machine operators, ensuring proper training, development, and performance management.
• Scheduling & Planning: Develop and maintain production schedules to ensure timely delivery of products while maximizing productivity.
• Quality Control: Monitor product quality throughout the production process, ensuring compliance with all quality standards and specifications.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols, identifying hazards, and conducting regular safety training and inspections.
• Process Optimization: Identify and implement process improvements to reduce waste, improve production efficiency, and lower operating costs.
• Inventory Management: Work closely with the inventory and procurement teams to ensure raw materials are available, track stock levels, and manage production material needs.
• Troubleshooting & Problem Solving: Address production issues, resolve technical problems on the floor, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate production records and reports, including machine downtime, production output, and quality control data. Provide regular updates to senior management on production performance.
• Budget Management: Assist in managing the production budget, ensuring cost control, and contributing to strategies for reducing operational costs.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments (e.g., maintenance, quality assurance, logistics) to ensure seamless operations across the factory.

• Proven experience as a Production Manager or in a similar leadership role in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the paper or tissue industry.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and quality control systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in production planning and inventory management software.
• A degree or diploma in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field is preferred.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office packages especially Excel

• Ability to stand, walk, and move around the factory floor for extended periods.
• Be prepared to work out of normal when necessary
• Comfortable working in a factory setting with machinery and potential noise.

Duroplastic Technologies (Pty) Ltd is recruiting for a suitably skilled and experienced Production Manager to oversee and manage the Production portfolio for the company directly to the Commercial Director. The Manufacturing Production Manager plays a vital role within the manufacturing industry, overseeing daily operations in production plants.

Duroplastic is a well-established South African company supplying composite materials to trade and industry as a major supplier of a wide range of materials and products in the Sub-Saharan African region with 5 branches nationwide including Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth and George.

• Assessing and improving operational systems, processes, and policies. Manage and lead Production / warehouse performance and ensure quality standards.
• Maintain high levels of accuracy in daily department operations. Examining the quality of raw materials that are used in production, as well as finished products.
• Monitoring and evaluating internal production processes and determining areas of improvement.
• Maintain receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures. Ensure conformance of all products received from suppliers.
• Developing and Implementing Production Plans: create and execute production planning based on business and market demands.
• Resource Management: Manage human and material resources to meet production targets and quality standards.
• Supervising Staff: coordinating and supervising staff activities, reviewing performance, and taking corrective actions as needed.
• Quality Control: Developing quality control processes. Rejecting products that fail quality standards.
• Continuous batch testing of manufactured products. Control, maintain and draft quality standards and procedures, as well as problem-solving and quality assurance tasks for all manufacturing processes. Improving production efficiency and managing waste.
• Oversee all product development procedures to identify deviations from quality standards.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure adherence to safety, health, and environmental standards within the facility.
• Drive continuous improvement activity in production flow, material movement, quality, safety, and delivery.
• Reporting and Maintenance: Preparing monthly production reports and overseeing equipment maintenance and repair.
• Stakeholder Relations: Maintaining relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including Sales team, suppliers, and customers.

• Matric
• 5+ years Production Management experience
• Financial and business acumen is a plus
• Fully computer literate, with above-average mathematical ability

Preference will be given to applicants with Thermoset, blending, paint, cementitious products or coatings background.

Leading and well-established engineering company based in Wadeville requires an experienced Production Manager.

• Manage resources safely and professionally in the Battery Breaker plant to contribute to the profitability of the company.
• Break batteries to satisfy the identified needs of the smelter department operating from the manufacturing plant in Wadeville.
• Plan and coordinate work activities and resources necessary for breaking batteries in accordance with SHREQ, cost, and quantity specifications.
• Ensure costs are kept within budget and achieve monthly tonnage budget by utilizing all resources effectively.
• Guarantee satisfaction and value for the identified needs of the Smelter department by meeting weekly production targets in terms of volumes of clean Metallics as well as clean and dry Paste.
• Maintain a safe work environment for all employees by ensuring compliance with OSHA safety requirements and promoting Safe for Life and 5S programs to achieve and maintain our Zero Harm goal.

Develop and maintain an integral planning system in the Battery Breaker department so that desired results are achieved economically and effectively.

Arrange and relate activities in the Battery Breaker Department to be performed effectively at reasonable cost and with maximum satisfaction of the people doing it.

Develop, motivate, and guide people in the Battery Breaker department to maintain a stable, loyal employee group that can act effectively.

Assess and regulate work in the Battery Breaker department and Battery Breaker plant, so that approved plans are accomplished and deviations are corrected promptly.

Take all necessary actions to manage production costs so that profitability of the company will improve.

Monthly plus Basic, medical aid, provident fund, and 13th cheque.

Well established company offers position for Production Manager to ensure products manufactured and refurbished at the Company are produced on time, in budget and to the highest quality standards.

Qualification

• Matric or equivalent
• N6 / BTech Industrial Engineering OR National Diploma in Production Management
• PMI Diploma

• Minimum 5 years managerial experience and experience and knowledge in Lean Manufacturing
• Must have ISO experience, maintenance and implementation
• Health and Safety experience
• Some design experience (CAD) is required

• Manage Production resources
• Material and resource planning
• Manage and improve manufacturing processes in line with design standards
• Review and apply best practices
• Implement and maintain ISO 9001 systems as per guidelines
• Implement and maintain Quality Control Plan
• Manage HSE
• Review production layouts and improve efficiency where required
• Produce production programmes in line with customer requirements
• Manage and maintain raw material stock levels
• Continuous review of systems, processes and resources to improve performance
• Effective cost management to ensure production of goods aligns with budgeted costs
• Provide regular feedback to management team on progress, challenges and solutions
• Manage shopfloor disciplinary process

R 5000 - Monthly