Production Order Manager

Recruiter:

Fempower

Job Ref:

1439693920

Date posted:

Monday, February 9, 2026

Location:

Germiston, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Location: Wadeville, Gauteng
Industry: Heavy Engineering / Energy / Manufacturing
Contract Duration: 12 Months (Strong potential for extension)

A global leader in energy technology seeks a technically adept Production Order Manager to own the complete lifecycle of complex refurbishment and manufacturing projects. This is a hybrid role combining deep production planning with hands-on project engineering, making you the critical link between engineering drawings and workshop delivery. You will ensure technical solutions are efficiently and effectively executed on the shop floor.

Essential Requirements:

National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering
6+ years in a heavy engineering/machine shop environment, with proven experience in refurbishment, repair, and overhaul (R&O)
Must be able to interpret complex engineering drawings and specify the machining process
Strong experience with SAP (PP/PM modules) and MS Project
A demonstrable blend of practical workshop knowledge and systematic planning skills
Excellent communication to coordinate between engineering and production teams
Experience in turbine, compressor, or rotating equipment refurbishment
Exposure to CNC and conventional machining processes

Key Responsibilities:

Act as the technical planner and project engineer for refurbishment and new parts orders, from quotation and process planning to final delivery
Translate engineering drawings into detailed manufacturing plans, defining sequences, machines, tooling, and estimated times
Develop and maintain precision production schedules (MS Project), optimizing workshop capacity and material flow
Use SAP for order management, costing, and production control
Collaborate daily with Workshop Foremen, Procurement, and Design Engineering to solve technical issues and prevent delays
Conduct root-cause analysis for production delays and implement corrective actions
Ensure all projects meet On-Time Delivery (OTD), quality, and cost targets

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