Production Manager

1 week ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa ABC Worldwide (AKA BRIP Careers Worldwide) Full time R1 200 000 - R2 400 000 per year

Strategic Production Head

Location:
Woodstock

Reports To:
Executive Management

Direct Reports:
Production Operations Manager

Role Purpose

The Strategic Production Head will provide high-level leadership and oversight of Stingray's production operations, ensuring that production planning, factory output, and operational efficiency align with business strategy. This role is accountable for maintaining a forward-looking production plan, integrating business intelligence insights into factory operations, and ensuring the production line runs at optimal capacity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Production Planning
  • Develop and maintain a
    12-month rolling production forecast
    , aligned with sales and operational targets.
  • Ensure a
    minimum of 4 weeks' active production line schedule
    at all times.
  • Anticipate resource, raw material, and capacity needs to prevent downtime and maximise throughput.
  • Operational Leadership
  • Lead, mentor, and manage the Production Operations Manager, who will report directly to this role.
  • Oversee production line teams, ensuring productivity, safety, and quality standards are consistently met.
  • Implement performance metrics and monitor progress against operational KPIs.
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Align
    Business Intelligence (BI) reporting
    with factory operations to drive performance and cost efficiency.
  • Prepare and present
    accurate operational reports
    to executive management, with actionable insights.
  • Analyse SAP production and inventory data to inform decision-making and process improvements.
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Collaborate with executive management on operational strategy, capacity planning, and business priorities.
  • Act as a key liaison between production, procurement, sales, and logistics teams.
  • Participate in high-level planning meetings to ensure operational readiness for seasonal and product changes.

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Production Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or equivalent (preferred).
  • Minimum 8–10 years' experience
    in production management within a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
  • Proven experience in
    SAP
    for production planning, reporting, and inventory control.
  • Strong track record in managing production teams and optimising line performance.
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate
    BI tools
    into operational workflows.
  • Experience in presenting to and working with
    executive leadership
    .

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Strategic thinking with a focus on operational efficiency.
  • Strong leadership and team-building skills.
  • Advanced data analysis and reporting skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure environment.

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