Production Manager (Permanent)

Job Title: Production Manager Start Date: 2026-07-27 - 2026-08-25 Vacancy Type: Permanent JHB003969 Sectors: Manufacturing Location: Gauteng , JHB - Eastern Suburbs Salary: (Medical Aid and Provident Fund inclusive, Market related, Negotiable) Brief: johannesburg east|medical aid and provident|naturals manufacturing|perm|production management|production manager|production planning|production schedules|refrigeration manufacturing Background: Our Client within the manufacturing sector, is looking for a Production Manager to drive all production activities Detail: Minimum Requirements: Matric or relevant tertiary qualification Refrigeration experience would be beneficial Previous experience in a supervisory or management role is essential, project management or project coordination experience will be a benefit Previous exposure to a production environment would be advantageous Strong technical/operational background (any CO2 experience would be optimal) Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office applications Responsibilities: Work across functions with peers in other departments to ensure collaboration for shared goals Engage and co-ordinate with other Managers across the Company Interact with senior management for reporting Report back to senior management on productivity and other performance indicators Order fulfilment: On-time completion, estimate to completion, identify and investigate, drop in performance etc. Delivery in full on time rate: Adjustments to schedule, planned vs actual, resource capacity Rework rate - number of errors, change requests Identify of root cause and implement corrective and preventive measures Monitor and measure compliance of standards Monitor and review manufacturing operations and processes to ensure quality standards are maintained Ensure all production processes are cost effective and efficient Communicate goals and key performance indicators and provide guidance to direct reports Ensure that direct reports understand their roles and responsibilities Ensure that daily, weekly, and monthly tasks are allocated and delegated Communicate changes from senior leaders Monitor employee absences, and address and resolve patterns and abuse Counselling, disciplinary action, grievances, and conflict resolution Recruitment Ensure all equipment and machines are maintained and serviced to specification Plan and order material in accordance with production requirements Ensure adequate stock levels Ensure that processes and procedures are developed and effectively implemented to Help the department meet its operational and strategic goals Identify gaps in processes and implementing improvement measures Ensure acceptable quality standards for all processes and procedures from all team members Identify knowledge gaps and arrange training Guide the talent identification and development processes for a group or function Provide ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring Orientation and training of new employees Promote and maintain awareness and compliance of health and safety in accordance with Company policy Ensure that ISO requirements are met and maintained and that company and clients' quality standards are complied with Finished goods are checked and found to be correct, complete, and compliant prior to handover to following department Rectification and/or repair of non-conforming product as a priority, and that relevant departments are informed of delays and revised schedules Non-conformance paperwork is raised, actioned, and processed TO APPLY: Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV. Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions. This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL. However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market. Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the minimum requirements will not be considered for the respective position. Note our clients may expire jobs at their own discretion. AJ PERSONNEL will only respond to shortlisted candidates. If you have not received a response within two (2) weeks from applying, your application was then unsuccessful for that specific position, however your profile remains on our system for future opportunities. show more... For more information please contact: Rita Manga Apply