Department Manager

4 hours ago

sandton, gauteng, South Africa SkillsMap Full-time

Department Manager
Amrod
2026/10/12 Woodmead

Job Reference Number: AM-72
Department: Production - Support
Business Unit:
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related To lead and manage a team by ensuring high-quality output, operational efficiency, and adherence to client specifications. The Production manager plays a critical role in guiding the team toward excellence in productivity, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

Job Description

Purpose of the Role

To lead and manage a team by ensuring high-quality output, operational efficiency, and adherence to client specifications. The Production manager plays a critical role in guiding the team toward excellence in productivity, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

Key Performance Areas

Leadership / People Management

  • Lead by example, demonstrating Amrod's values and promoting a positive, productive team culture.
  • Manage and supervise the production team, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality output.
  • Handle IR/HR-related challenges as and when required.
  • Team engagement & development.

Productivity

  • Lead department/s under your control in a manner that will ensure that targets are met within the given lead-time and at the quality standard set by the directors and management, and expected by our customers.
  • Manage and schedule work in accordance with the Production Plan.
  • Ensure machinery and equipment is looked after by staff & any machine defects are logged on the E-works system timeously.
  • Day-to-day management of subordinates Manage rejects according to set targets.
  • Ensure the teams are running as lean and efficiently as possible to meet our daily deadlines and targets.
  • Provide professional advice in the event that expectations are not met.
  • Plan, select, develop, and maintain resources and capabilities.
  • Guide and coach your subordinates to maintain the leadership skills in Amrod
  • Present new systems, process flows, and concepts to the team.
  • Present information logically, accurately, and timeously.
  • Spearhead and manage production/branding improvement processes.
  • Maintain effective discipline in the department under your control.
  • Ensure that safe practices are implemented and monitored on a continuous basis.
  • Contribute to the success of the Production Department and the Company.
  • Assist in any other areas of the business where your input and assistance is required.

Reporting

  • Maintain and report on team performance metrics.
  • Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends and areas for improvement.
  • Provide regular progress updates to stakeholders, including senior management and team members.
  • Develop and maintain dashboards or reports to visualize data and facilitate decision-making.
  • Identify and address data quality issues to ensure the accuracy and reliability of reports.
  • Collaborate with other teams to gather and integrate data from multiple sources.
  • Develop and implement reporting schedules and protocols to ensure timely and consistent reporting.

Quality

  • Execute and maintain quality control processes to ensure products meet Amrod's quality standards.
  • Collaborate with the technical team to identify and resolve quality issues promptly.
  • Improve efficiency and cost control.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production processes, reduce waste, and improve customer satisfaction.
  • Conduct regular quality checks and inspections to ensure products meet specifications and standards.
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure quality considerations are integrated into production planning and processes.
  • Develop and maintain quality metrics and reporting to track performance and identify areas for improvement.
  • Ensure production team members are trained on quality control processes and procedures.

Operational Standards & Compliance

  • Analyse production data and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Monitor 5’s in the department and keep machinery/equipment clean.
  • Ensure machine b