Production Manager
1 month ago
- Oversee factory floor operations, with 70% of time spent on the factory floor and 30% in the office.
- Solve technical issues on the shop floor as needed, exhibiting a hands-on approach.
- Report to the Directors, maintaining self-sufficiency in operational decision-making.
- Liaise directly with customers when required, handling problem-solving and customer relations.
- Supervise and manage a staff complement of approximately 100 people.
- Plan and coordinate production for both day and night shifts (working day shift, but ensuring smooth night shift operations).
- Walking the workshop floor to ensure correct parts are on the appropriate machines.
- Ensuring adherence to manufacturing procedures by staff.
- Troubleshooting with the Maintenance Manager on-site.
- Communicating with customers regarding overdue or problematic items.
- Ensuring job cards are correctly completed by staff.
- Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, health, and safety on-site.
Machinery and Equipment On-Site:
- 22 CNC mills / lathes
- 4 CNC Gear Grinders
- Heat Treatment Plant with laboratory
- 22 Gear Shapers / Gear Cutters
- 20 Hobbing machines
- Degree, Diploma, or Trade Test in Mechanical Engineering with relevant managerial experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the manufacturing and production industry, preferably with exposure to the mining, agriculture, or construction sectors.
- Proficiency in reading complex engineering drawings.
- Skilled in the use of measuring equipment and familiarity with metal machining processes such as turning, milling, and heat treatment.
- Strong background in manufacturing and production processes.
- Production planning and goal-setting abilities.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations and employment laws.
- Basic financial acumen is beneficial.
This role offers an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled, hands-on leader to contribute directly to the success and innovation of our globally distributed manufacturing operations. If you are passionate about production excellence, operational efficiency, and technical problem-solving, we encourage you to apply.
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