80 Production jobs in Eastern Cape

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

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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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.

Job category: Manufacturing, Building and Manual Work

Location: Queenstown

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Twizza, South Africa's fastest-growing, proudly South African non-alcoholic beverage company and holder of the prestigious Top Employer designation, is looking for a Creditors Controller to join our Finance team. We are an innovative, entrepreneurial organization committed to excellence, collaboration, transparency, and respect. If you have a passion for numbers, attention to detail, and a drive for financial accuracy, this is your opportunity to be part of a high-performing team.

1. Ensure Production consistently meets budget, goals, targets, and due dates to create value for the business.
2. Monitor stock losses/store variances.
3. Manage line productivity yield and labour productivity.
4. Control and reduce power and fuel consumption.
5. Manage headcount budget and overtime.
6. Detect and reveal deviations and trends timely, and formulate action plans for recovery and improvement, such as stock taking.
7. Apply SHEQ management practices consistently and ensure site conforms to regulatory and QMS requirements (Risk Audits).
8. Align and improve work procedures and processes to ensure smooth workflow across departments.
9. Manage, develop, and motivate the Production team to achieve Production objectives.
10. Implement plans for team development in line with the Care & Growth philosophy.
11. Create and foster an environment and culture of teamwork.
12. Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed customers’ expectations.
13. Increase production, asset capacity, and flexibility while minimizing costs and maintaining quality standards.
14. Implement operational strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide clear direction and focus.
15. Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions.
16. Collect and analyze data to minimize costs (e.g., waste/overtime).
17. Commit to plant safety procedures.
18. Develop systems and processes to track and optimize productivity and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets.
19. Stay up to date with the latest production management best practices and concepts.
20. Ensure adherence to food safety and hygiene in the Production area, processes, and personnel safety.
21. Implement new projects to address capacity shortfalls and constraints.
22. Assist QA in formulating and implementing ISO standards and other certifications.
23. Provide support to production to improve overall plant hygiene levels.
24. Conduct internal/external audits.

1. Academic background: Bachelor’s degree is essential.
2. Degree in Manufacturing/Technical: is an added advantage.

1. 5-10 years of relevant corporate experience.
2. Experience in food, beverage, or high-speed packaging.
3. At least 3 years at managerial level.
4. Strong track record of delivering results in a manufacturing role.
5. Ability to create accountability and lead by example.

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.

• Coordinating and managing all production staff to ensure timely and high-quality production.
• Conducting regular meetings with machine setters to resolve issues, share information, and improve performance.
• Setting production targets (e.g., scrap %, absenteeism %, cycle time) and ensuring they are consistently met.
• Managing production schedules and resources to optimize the use of equipment and personnel.
• Ensuring all production work instructions (including flow charts, setting sheets, inspection instructions, etc.) are up to date and followed.
• Overseeing the ordering of raw materials and ensuring they are available when needed.
• Maintaining adherence to quality management and environmental systems, as well as ensuring workplace safety.
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvements in production processes, equipment, and tooling.
• Conducting periodic reviews to ensure production activities align with procedures and work instructions.
• Collaborating with the quality department to review and address non-conforming products and implement corrective actions.
• Providing leadership when the General Manager is unavailable, ensuring smooth operations.
• Analyzing performance data and preparing reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Ensuring compliance with relevant safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Supervising and training production staff, identifying skills gaps, and ensuring the team is well-equipped to meet production goals.

• Qualifications :
  
  • Minimum of a Grade 12 Certificate .
  • Degree or Diploma in Manufacturing/Engineering or a related field would be advantageous.
• Experience :
  
  • At least 5 years experience in injection moulding machine setting and optimization.
  • At least 3 years of supervisory experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
  • Proven experience in plastics manufacturing or similar industries is preferred.
• Technical Skills :
  
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint .
  • Experience with databases and management data reporting.
  • Strong knowledge of production processes , quality management systems (QMS) , and environmental management systems (EMS) .
  • Experience in problem-solving techniques and identifying process improvements.
• Behavioral Skills :
  
  • Strong leadership and people management skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Attention to detail and high organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage high-pressure situations and make quick, informed decisions.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong leadership capabilities with a focus on driving team performance and quality.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to assess production performance and implement improvements.
• Highly proactive, results-driven, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• A strong focus on health and safety, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
• Ability to handle after-hours calls and production-related emergencies as needed.

• Work Environment : High-pressure, fast-paced, with diverse products and potential after-hours call-outs. Some exposure to lead-based products, chemicals, and cleaning agents.
• Important Contacts : Collaboration with customers, department managers, machine setters, warehouse personnel, and operators.
• Driving License : A Code 08 Drivers License is required.

Based Port Elizabeth. Highly successful and small Company that is consistantly growing and which specialises in Injection Moulding Manufacturing has a challenging, demanding and rewarding opening in its business. The factory also has a small Assembly Plant, in addition to supplying its manufactured products to a secure and expanding Customer base. There are approximately 80 staff in the factory that the Production Manager will be responsible for and lead which includes Operators and Setters. There are in the region of 200 SKUs which are manufactured and naturally, the settings have to be adjusted accordingly for each SKU. The Production Manager will form part of the Management Team consisting of a Financial Manager, Engineering Manager, Quality Manager and MRP/Logistics Manager, all of whom report into the General Manager of the Company (who is equal to the Managing Director). The factory/plant operates 6 days per week and 24 hours per day. It should be noted that a number of the Companys services are outsourced including Payroll and HR. As the Company is smallish, all management positions are very hands-on and responsibilities are often shared with other Managers in the Management Team as and when the need arises. For example, the Production Manager may need to be involved in ad hoc responsibilities like HR, Maintenance etc.

By way of summary, the Production Manager co-ordinates all the activities required in production, advises on the performance of production, creates data and various production reports. In addition, to ensure processes and products conform to Company and Customer requirements, ensures production objectives as well as targets are achieved and motivates quality improvement of products/processes and that quality standards are met.

Key performance areas, inter alia, include:

• Overall to maximise all process equipment, personnel, supplying Customers with quality products and on time delivery. To ensure compliance with the Quality Management System, Health and Safety and compliance with Enviromental Management System generally.
• Co-ordinate and manage all Production Staff which includes daily meetings with injection moulding machine Setters, motivating and problem solving, upskilling via training. Setting production objectives and ensuring targets are achieved (scrap %, absenteeism %, cycle time standards etc.)
• Ensure Company profitability including budgetary control issues and that the production budget is met. In this regard, control expenditure and motivate when required. Furthermore, ensure that all products are manufactured timeously and meets Customer quality and delivery requirements.
• Be involved in general IR issues including disciplinaries, counselling, conflict resolution, attending CCMA when required and other related activities (although the Company is not Unionised). It should be noted that the Company has never had any industrial action. There is the use of an External Labour Consultancy as and when required.

Requirements:

• Relevant qualification including Plastics Certificate and/or similar plus relevant injection moulding machine experience. This is a prerequisite for this role which includes machine setting and optimisation. Previous work experience in a plastics manufacturing environment.
• Superior interpersonal skills and experience as the Production Manager will liaise and interact with Customers, Departmental Managers, Warehouse Personnel. Ability to effectively manage, motivate, lead and upskill Subordinates.
• Sound experience in compilation of data as well as producing management/production reports. Therefore, sound skills in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint and preferably experience with Databases.
• In addition, candidate should be accessable, approachable, principled and disciplined.

• 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

• 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

• Minimum 5 years experience in a plastic injection moulding factory
• Proven ability to manage high-volume, high-variety manufacturing environments
• Strong technical knowledge must be able to understand and explain technical issues to production teams (especially setters)
• Minimum 3 years experience in a production management or similar senior role
• South African Citizen with a Code 08 drivers license
• Technical qualification (N6, National Diploma, or Degree in Production/Operations Management, Engineering, or Industrial Technology).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint (and preferably database systems).

• Manage daily production operations, schedules, and team performance
• Lead and coach production staff directly (no supervisors in place)
• Oversee injection moulding machine settings, equipment performance, and troubleshooting
• Monitor and report on key metrics: scrap %, cycle time, absenteeism, delivery timelines
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across production and process areas
• Collaborate with Quality to resolve non-conformances and implement corrective actions
• Maintain production records and ensure ISO 9001:2015 compliance
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards
• Take full responsibility in the absence of the General Manager

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint
• Strong planning, coordination, and leadership abilities
• Hands-on problem solver with excellent communication skills
• Comfortable with performance reporting, data analysis, and audits
• High attention to detail, quality-driven, and systems-orientated

• <10 man-days absenteeism per month
• 95% compliance with MRP schedules
• 100% production & absenteeism reporting
• Zero tolerance for quality non-compliance or production delays

Port Elizabeth-Production Supervisor

Reporting to the Plant Manager

Purpose:

To operate and monitor automated stamping press line machinery, ensuring consistent production of

high-quality parts in accordance with specifications and safety standards.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 with Mathematics/Technical subjects preferred.
• 3+ years of machine operating experience in a metal stamping or manufacturing environment.
• Basic supervisory or team leadership experience will be an advantage
• Good communication and interpersonal skills in English or Afrikaans
• Good physical health and visual acuity
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of press safety.
• Able to work shifts and overtime.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate automated stamping equipment, including coil feeders and robotic arms.
• Conduct visual inspections of stamped components for defects or irregularities.
• Monitor material supply and ensure uninterrupted flow of components to the press line
• Support the Plant Manager and Area Supervisor in coordinating shift activities
• Supervise assigned production workers and support staff on the line
• Ensure team compliance with safety, quality, and housekeeping standards
• Report production line issues, delays, or shortages to the relevant supervisor
• Guide employees on basic operating instructions and safe material handling practices
• Assist in shift handovers, recording of output, and reporting performance data
• Record production data and downtime accurately.
• Perform basic adjustments and troubleshoot stoppages.
• Report equipment faults to maintenance team.

Additional Notes

? This job description is a broad indication of the work the employee is required to do. However, the

employee may be required to undertake other duties, particularly when others are absent from

work. Neither job title nor job description can be regarded as a precise specification of duties, but

should be seen as a guide to main responsibilities.

? You may be required to perform tasks that are outside your job description when the plant is not

operating at 100% capacity. In such an event, all the necessary required training will be provided.