Production Manager

SUMMARY:
Production Manager – Cape Town
Manufacturing
Full-time | On-site
 
Our client is an established manufacturing and distribution business supplying a wide range of outdoor cooking, braai, and lifestyle products to major South African retailers. Operating within a high-volume, multi-product environment, the business focuses on quality, efficiency, and consistent output across its production operations.
 
They are seeking a hands-on Production Manager to drive operational efficiency, manage production teams, and ensure consistent output across multiple product lines. This role requires a strong process-driven individual with proven experience in managing supervisors, improving workflows, and delivering against production targets.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations across multiple product lines
• Manage and lead production supervisors and shop floor teams
• Ensure production targets, deadlines, and output requirements are consistently met
• Drive process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste
• Implement and monitor production workflows, SOPs, and quality standards
• Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions
• Monitor production planning and scheduling in line with demand and capacity
• Ensure optimal utilisation of labour, machinery, and materials
• Work closely with procurement and stores to ensure material availability
• Ensure product quality meets required standards and specifications
• Oversee health & safety compliance within the production environment
• Track and report on production performance, output, and efficiencies
• Provide regular feedback to senior management on operational performance

• Proven experience as a Production Manager in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of production processes, workflow optimisation, and output management
• Experience managing supervisors and large production teams
• Ability to work in a high-volume, multi-product environment
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
• Experience in metal, fabrication, or related manufacturing environments (advantageous)