Production Manager
Hire Resolve · Western Cape
Posted 3 November 2026
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- As the Production Manager, you will be responsible for leading the manufacturing facility, optimizing production schedules, and ensuring that all projects—ranging from custom woodwork to large-scale shopfitting and shelving installations—are executed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and streamline day-to-day workshop and factory production processes.
- Manage workflow from raw timber/wood materials to final assembled shopfitting and joinery products.
- Plan, schedule, and allocate workforce and equipment to ensure production targets and deadlines are met.
- Monitor product quality and ensure compliance with strict industry and safety standards.
- Supervise, mentor, and motivate workshop staff, carpenters, and technical teams.
- Optimize material utilization to minimize waste and control manufacturing costs.
- Coordinate closely with project managers, designers, and installation teams to ensure seamless execution.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: Grade 12 / Matric minimum. Additional tertiary qualifications in Production/Operations Management, Wood Technology, or Carpentry Trade Certification will be highly advantageous.
- Experience: Proven experience as a Production Manager within the wood, carpentry, shopfitting, and shelving/joinery industries is essential.
- Strong technical understanding of woodworking machinery, joinery techniques, and raw material properties.
- Outstanding leadership, team management, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving abilities under tight project deadlines.