Factory Manager

7 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Hire Resolve Full time R900 000 - R1 200 000 per year

A leading plastics manufacturing company is looking for an experienced Factory Manager with strong experience in injection moulding production to join their team in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing production operations within a plastic manufacturing environment and be confident in leading teams, optimizing production efficiency, and maintaining quality standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee daily production operations, including planning, scheduling, and quality control

  • Manage workflow, equipment utilization, and production efficiency

  • Lead and supervise production teams to meet output and quality targets

  • Ensure all injection moulding processes and parameters are correctly implemented

  • Conduct hands-on troubleshooting, tool changes, and process improvements

  • Maintain preventative maintenance schedules for moulds and machinery

  • Track raw material usage and manage inventory control

  • Provide training and mentorship to operators and team leaders

  • Report on production performance to senior management

Requirements:

  • Grade 12 / Matric (essential)

  • Proven management experience in a plastics manufacturing environment (Factory / Production / Plant Manager level)

  • Strong knowledge of injection moulding processes and machinery

  • Experience in production planning, maintenance scheduling, and process optimization

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

  • Relevant technical qualification or diploma in Operations Management / Plastics Technology will be advantageous

Benefits:

  • Salary: negotiable.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

Apply for this role today, contact Abigail King at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.

You can also visit the Hire Resolve website:  or email us your CV:  [email protected]

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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