Senior Production Manager

2 days ago

Worcester, Western Cape, South Africa GRW Full time R1 200 000 - R2 400 000 per year

Our
Worcester
division needs a driven, efficient and highly organized
Senior Production Manager
.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all production operations, ensuring optimal efficiency, safety, and adherence to quality standards across multiple teams and processes.

This role includes strategic production planning, resource optimization, continious improvement initiatives, and leadership to achieve organizational objectives.

Duties:

  • Motivate and supervise teams to meet performance targets.
  • Will be responsible for production planning, resource management, quality control and team leadership.
  • Manage attendance, discipline, and employee performance.
  • Lead by example in punctuality and professionalism.
  • Conduct time studies and allocate resources accordingly.
  • Ensure efficient use of manpower and materials.
  • Plan and schedule production activities accurately.
  • Ensure products are manufactured to specification and quality standards.
  • Review feedback reports from QC
  • Quick response on any issues arising from quality reports
  • Maintain and develop departmental skills matrix. Identify training needs and support employee development.
  • Contribute to a safe work environment by complying with company occupational health and safety system
  • Always adhere to the production systems and processes
  • Apply Lean, Six Sigma and 5S principles to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
  • Solve technical and process related problems.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Strong leadership and people management
  • Excellent communication & organizational skills
  • Proficiency in Excel and production management software
  • Bilingual in Afrikaans and English
  • Technical and process problem solving skills
  • Ability to adapt to change and work under pressure
  • Self-driven and motivated
  • Structured and systematic
  • Hands-on practical and realistic
  • Result orientated
  • Must be able to deal effectively with variation and change
  • Punctuality and neat in appearance are very important (must be able to lead by example

Qualifications and skills:

  • National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering
  • 5 – 10 years' experience in Production Management (Engineering / Manufacturing environment)
  • 3 years in a supervisory role
  • Must be able to work under pressure
  • Production planning and scheduling
  • Able to read drawings, knowledge of welding processes and materials
  • Knowledge of plate rolling, dish forming, Tig, Mig and plasma welding will be beneficial
  • Experience in stainless steel and Aluminium welding environment will be advantageous
  • Must have experience in a manufacturing environment, experience or basic understanding of manufacturing machines and equipment will be advantages.
  • Willing to work shifts, weekends and long hours when required.

Please submit a detailed CV with proof of academic records / certificates to Send you salary expectations with your application.

Shortlisted candidates must attend an interview, urine test and full medical.

Closing date: 
30 November 2025

If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. GRW Engineering (PTY) Ltd reserves the right to withdraw this position at any stage of the recruitment process, if deemed necessary.

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