Head of Manufacturing Execution

6 days ago

Cape Town, South Africa Cape Boiler & Heater Co. Full time

Only candidates who have completed the TestGorilla assessment with webcam on will be considered. This is a high performance job and this minimizes unconscious bias in our hiring process, allowing initial aplicant review to be result driven. Please plan 1 hour of dedicated time to perform the assessment at the below listed link: Head of Manufacturing Execution Engineering Manufacturing | Cape Town This is not a traditional workshop manager role. This role exists to take full ownership of manufacturing execution and production flow, so that the Founder is no longer involved in day-to-day firefighting, prioritisation, or deadline enforcement. If you are looking for guidance, consensus-driven decision making, or a low-accountability management role, this position will not be a fit. Role Purpose You will run the workshop and production flow as a disciplined execution engine. Your success is measured simply: Jobs leave the workshop on time Work is completed to spec Production flows without chaos The Founder is not pulled into operational issues What You Will Own (Not "Support") You will have full ownership and authority over: Workshop execution and daily production priorities Job sequencing and production flow Labour allocation and reallocation Enforcing deadlines and standards Stopping work that does not meet specification Identifying bottlenecks before they cause delays Escalating issues early — not after deadlines are missed This is an execution role, not a reporting role. What This Role Is Not It is not a learning position It is not a junior management role It is not people-first, feelings-first supervision It is not a role where problems are passed upward If you need daily instruction, step-by-step direction, or frequent validation, do not apply. Environment & Pressure Disclaimer (Important) This is a high-pressure engineering manufacturing environment with live production deadlines, real clients, and real consequences. You must be comfortable: Making decisions with incomplete information Enforcing priorities under pressure Being accountable for outcomes, not effort If pressure sharpens your focus, you’ll thrive here. If pressure overwhelms you, this role will expose it quickly. Phase-Based Expectations Phase 1: First 90 Days Take control of workshop workflow and priorities Identify weak points in process, discipline, or execution Reduce owner involvement in daily operations Phase 2: Ongoing Improve throughput and predictability Reduce rework, delays, and last-minute crises Build a structured, disciplined production system Non-Negotiable Requirements Direct engineering manufacturing experience in a workshop environment Proven authority over skilled trades (boilermakers, welders, fitters, etc.) Strong understanding of production flow and execution Comfortable enforcing standards and deadlines Applicants without hands-on manufacturing leadership experience will not be considered. What You Get: Real authority to run the operation Clear expectations and decision-making power Direct access to the Founder A role where competence is recognised and trusted Final Note This role is designed for someone who: Takes pride in order, structure, and output Treats deadlines as commitments, not targets Wants ownership, not protection If that describes you, apply. If it doesn’t, please don’t. Remuneration Market-related, based on capability and experience, with performance-based growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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