103 Production jobs in Eastern Cape

Production Manager

Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape Staff Solutions Recruitment

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  • 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.
Job Requirements
  • 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.

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Production Manager

Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape Staff Solutions

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  • 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 and Related Activities
  • 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.
Job Requirements
  • 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.

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Production Supervisor

Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape RPO Recruitment

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Job Title: Production Supervisor

Location: Tweefontein, Mpumalanga

Position Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the production floor, ensuring that all manufacturing processes are carried out efficiently and effectively to meet production targets and quality standards. The Production Supervisor will also be responsible for managing a team of production workers, providing leadership and guidance to ensure a safe and productive work environment.

Responsibilities
  • Supervise and coordinate all production activities, including scheduling, staffing, and training of production workers.
  • Monitor production processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and compliance with company standards and guidelines.
  • Implement and enforce safety regulations and protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
  • Develop and maintain production schedules to meet production targets and delivery deadlines.
  • Identify and troubleshoot issues that may arise during production, working to find solutions and prevent delays.
  • Communicate with other departments, such as logistics and quality control, to coordinate production activities and ensure smooth operations.
  • Mentor and coach production workers, providing feedback and guidance to help them improve their performance.
  • Maintain accurate records of production data, including production output, downtime, and quality metrics.
  • Collaborate with management to identify opportunities for process improvement and implement changes as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, as well as regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory role within the mining industry.
  • Strong knowledge of mining operations and production processes.
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills.
  • Proven ability to achieve production targets and maintain quality standards.
  • Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Familiarity with relevant safety regulations and protocols.
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, chemicals, and machinery.
Benefits
  • Salary: negotiable
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Training & Development
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) (if applicable)
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Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

  • Salary: negotiable.
  • Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
  • Apply for this role today, contact Morne Gaven 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.

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Production Manager

Zwelitsha, Eastern Cape Profile Personnel

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An established clothing wholesaler in Zwelitsha is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Production Manager to lead and oversee its production operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, hands-on manufacturing knowledge, and a results-driven mindset to support efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality production outputs.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead day-to-day production operations to meet targets for quality, output, and delivery timelines
  • Develop and execute production schedules and capacity plans
  • Manage and mentor a diverse production team, fostering a positive and productive work environment
  • Monitor all processes for quality assurance and implement corrective actions as needed
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in efficiency, cost control, and product quality
  • Ensure all health, safety, and compliance standards are maintained
  • Collaborate closely with design, sourcing, and logistics departments for seamless workflow

Requirements :

  • Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in production or operations management within the clothing, textile, or apparel sector
  • Proven ability to manage production staff and workflow in a high-volume manufacturing environment
  • Strong knowledge of garment construction, quality control, and supply chain principles
  • Solid understanding of lean manufacturing and production planning tools
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • Valid Passport

Qualifications :

  • Diploma or Degree in Production Management, Textile Technology, Clothing Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering
  • Additional management or quality assurance certifications are highly advantageous
  • Experience in Southern African markets and knowledge of local labour laws will be beneficial

Should you wish to apply please submit your CV through for consideration.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.

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Production Manager

Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape Headhunters

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Our client, operating in the Manufacturing Industry (OEM), is looking to employ an experienced Production Manager to their dynamic team in Port Elizabeth.
Previous work experience in the plastics manufacturing environment and 5 years’ experience in Injection Moulding machine setting and optimization secures.

Senior Management salary package offered - commensurate with experience.

Requirements:

  • At least 5 years’ experience in Injection moulding machine setting and optimization.
  • At least 3 years supervisory experience.
  • Previous work experience in the plastics manufacturing environment.
  • Relevant qualification essential.
  • Code 8 driver's license essential.
  • Must have expertise in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Preferably experienced with databases.
  • Experience in the compilation of management data reporting. Filing indexing etc. must be of a high level.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

  • Co-ordinate and manage all production staff.
  • Weekly meetings with the injection moulding machine setters for problem resolving, information, etc.
  • Promoting quality achievement and performance improvement throughout the organisation.
  • Setting production objectives and ensuring that targets are achieved (scrap %, absenteeism %, cycle time standards, etc.).
  • Maintaining awareness of the business context and company profitability, including budgetary control issues.
  • Ensure products are manufactured timeously and meet the customer quality and delivery requirements.
  • Manage setting of all injection moulding machines and any ancillary equipment.
  • Schedule production through the plant utilizing equipment to its best effect.
  • Ensure all raw materials are ordered timorously.
  • Ensure that production work instructions eg. Production Process Flow charts, Setting Sheets, Inspection Instructions, Job Cards, Packaging and Transport details are adequate and complied with.
  • Maintain good housekeeping throughout.
  • Conduct periodic formal reviews (at least annually) to verify that production activities are performed in accordance with the applicable procedures and work instructions.
  • Review customer releases and formulate production plans when necessary.
  • Identify process, tooling, equipment improvements, etc.
  • Identify the training needs of personnel under supervision.
  • Conduct / implement training when required.
  • To assist Stores Controller when necessary (e.g. material staging, month end/annual stocktaking, etc.).
  • Have full control when General Manager is not available.
  • Collating and analysing performance data and charts against defined parameters.
  • Ensuring tests and procedures are properly understood, carried out and evaluated and that product modifications comply with requirements.
  • Assistance in cross functional audits in line with the requirements of ISO 9001: 2015 and the internal audit plan.
  • Assisting, wherever possible, to ensure that all actions, functions, and processes in the business are conducted in a value-added manner.
  • Review all non-conforming products together with the quality department and ensure that effective correction action is taken to prevent recurrence.
  • Bringing together staff of different disciplines and driving the group to plan, formulate and agree comprehensive quality procedures.
  • Persuading reluctant staff to change their way of working to incorporate quality methods.
  • Ensure that the agreed KPI’s are maintained and achieved for yourself and your subordinates.
  • Monitoring performance by gathering relevant data and producing statistical reports where required.
  • Complying, in line with the Management Policy Document, departmental procedures and practices.
  • To comply with any other work-related instruction which is relayed via a superior and which is deemed to be necessary and reasonable.

Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying.

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Production Manager

Patensie, Eastern Cape Mirna Butler Recruitment

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An established and reputable farming enterprise in the Patensie area is seeking a skilled and experienced Technical Production Manager to oversee and manage the technical functions of their citrus and greenhouse production operations. This position plays a critical role in ensuring optimal crop performance, quality control, and compliance with agricultural standards.

Minimum Requirements
  • A tertiary qualification in Agriculture or a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar technical farming role

  • Excellent computer literacy

  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Key Responsibilities
  • Plan and monitor pest control programs

  • Design and manage planting programs for optimal yield

  • Monitor the quality and progress of greenhouse planting activities

  • Implement and oversee cultivar trials and ensure product quality

  • Manage procurement and application of fertilizers and pest control products

  • Supervise and develop technical staff

  • Manage compliance with farming audits such as Global GAP, Farming for the Future, DAFF, and SIZA Environmental

  • Develop, implement, and train staff on standard operating procedures (SOPs)

  • Draft and train on job descriptions

  • Ensure the application of disciplinary procedures when necessary

Work hours

Monday - Friday: 07:00 - 17:00 and weekends on a rotation basis.

IMPORTANT
  • Applications close 20 September 2025
  • If you did not receive feedback within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful
  • Only applications submitted via the Ditto Jobs platform will be considered
  • Only candidates who meet all our client's minimum requirements will be contacted

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Production Manager

Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape Omegaverse

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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.

Responsibilities and Key Performance Areas
  • 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.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
  • 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.

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Production Manager

Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape Abantu Staffing Solutions

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COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
  • Demonstrates commitment to safety and housekeeping
  • Exhibits ethical behaviours, including honesty, integrity, and trust
  • Interpersonal skills: sets an example as a powerful, prolific communicator who motivates and inspires others
  • Collaborates with others to drive results
  • Ability to motivate and build effective teams
  • Focused on results: set goals that stretch the team, and accept responsibility for the performance of the workgroup, holding others accountable for results
  • Leading change: champion for continuous improvement and simplification across the organization
  • Strategic agility: can direct actions in line with long-term strategic objectives
  • People management skills: ability to work cross-functionally and across all levels of the organization
  • Ability to work independently and well with teams
  • Highest level of technical competence, problem-solving skills, innovation, and initiative
  • Computer literacy, knowledge and experience in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Windows
  • Decision-making: analyse complex situations, identify root causes, and make sound decisions
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Manage and motivate the production teams to achieve performance targets
  • Managing the manufacturing/ fabrication processes
  • Ensuring that body applications are built following specifications, meeting regulatory and customer requirements
  • Achieving the production schedule, quality and cost targets
  • Implementation of continuous improvement initiatives
  • Ensuring compliance with SHE/ OHCSA
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Production Manager

Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape King Recruitment Solutions

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Reference: PE -MVDM-1

PRODUCTION MANAGER
Location: Port Elizabeth
Salary: Market related
Type: Permanent position
Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of role:
- Managing the manufacture/fabrication of body applications & components as well as specialised application modifications.
- Responsible for the overall performance of Production operations in line with the overall business strategy, obtaining support from other departments to ensure delivery to schedule, meeting quality & cost targets as well as ensuring continuous improvement principles.
- Management of Production related staff and ensure that all staff follow company and government policies and procedures, while manufacturing/fabricating quality products and meeting schedule targets.

Job requirements:
- Tertiary qualification (Degree or Diploma) in Production management or Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
- Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in Production Management.
- Sound knowledge of Lean Manufacturing system principles.
- Working knowledge of applicable labour & OCHSA regulations/laws.
- Effective leadership, organisational and excellent communication, and time management skills.
- Demonstrates commitment to safety & housekeeping.
- Computer Literacy, knowledge and experience in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Windows, MS Office suite & MS Project.
- Basic working knowledge of computer applications for CAD.
- Be prepared to work overtime/emergencies.
- Driver’s License (ideally Code 14).
- Ability to engage with trade unions, suppliers & customers effectively.

Duties:
- Manage and motivate the Production teams to achieve performance targets.
- Managing the Manufacturing/Fabrication processes.
- Ensuring that body applications are built in accordance with specifications, meeting regulatory and customer requirements.
- Achieving the Production schedule, Quality & Cost targets.
- Implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensuring compliance to SHE/OHCSA.

Should you meet the above job requirements, please email your CV with the subject line “Production Manager” to No reply after 2 weeks indicates that you have been unsuccessful.

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Production Supervisor

Uitenhage, Eastern Cape Staff Solutions Recruitment

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Job Description:

  • Production planning
  • Coordinating all activities of the department including shifts
  • Ordering and ensuring raw materials conform to process requirements
  • Ensure machines are utilized efficiently in order to meet set targets
  • Check quality and record and report deviations (ISO TS 16949)
  • Ensure all health, safety and environmental standards are maintained
  • Plan machine maintenance downtime in consultation with Maintenance
  • Conduct training and appraising of employees
  • Ensure all departmental budgets are met
  • Control material utilization and minimize waste
  • Provide good customer service and communication
  • Promote good employee relations
  • Complete daily reports accurately and on time
  • Deal with daily industrial relation problems
  • Ensure all manufacturing systems are maintained
  • Ensure the factory is opened and closed daily
  • Carry out monthly stock takes
  • Apply & enforce company principles

Job Requirements:

  • Production Management Diploma/ similar qualification
  • 1-3 years experience in a manufacturing environment (in a supervisory position)
  • Knowledge of Kanban systems or experience in the motor industry
  • Valid drivers license and own transport
  • Computer literacy
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