Automotive Production Manager (Commercial Trailers), Pretoria , Rneg + Ben
- Grade 12
- Degree/ Diploma - Production /Industrial Engineering / Operations or Management
- Trade Test (Millwright) – advantage
- 10+ years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment .
- Commercial trailer experience will be very advantageous.
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 exp
- ERP Systems (Sap/ Syspro – any other)
- 5+ years of experience in production management or a similar role.
- Strong understanding of production processes and quality control principles .
- Proven ability to manage and motivate teams effectively .
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Proficient in project management tools and production software .
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles (preferred).
- Ability to work independently and under pressure.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality .
- Experience with budgeting and cost control.
- Adaptability to changing production demands and challenges.
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
- Commitment to safety and creating a safe working environment.
- Passion for continuous improvement and optimizing production processes.
We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Production Manager to oversee our manufacturing operations. The Production Manager will be responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating production activities to ensure efficient operation, quality output, and on-time delivery of products.
- DUTIES:
- Implement, manage and support SHEQ initiatives and objectives.
- Budgeting and cost management of products and assist with new product costings models.
- Analyze budgets and continuously control production costs and identify / rectify waste measures .
- Manage all activities within the production process , including maintenance and the workforce.
- Organize workflow to meet specific deadlines and implement production performance measures.
- Report regularly on production performance and timelines.
- Handle logistics, warehousing and stock of raw materials used in production.
- Manage all teams within the production department.
- Create and implement organizational / production changes on an operative level.
- Focus on growing and streamlining production to increase revenue and profitability by implementing necessary changes to products and the production line.
- Liaise with other managers to formulate objectives and understand requirements
- Prepare operational reports from the CRM system to assist the board of directors in strategic planning and decision making
- Strong customer relationship management would be ideally
- Work closely with other company departments on CRM programs (Sales, Finance and Purchasing), fostering collaboration and ensuring consistency in all consumer contact initiatives and programs.
