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Production Manager Jobs in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Production Manager
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Recruiter:
Staff Solutions Recruitment
Job Ref:
E.L003215/AS
Date posted:
Friday, April 24, 2026
Location:
Durban, South Africa
Salary:
Negotiable Monthly
SUMMARY:
Opportunity Available!! Our leading client in the Automotive Sector is looking to employ a Production Manager to join their dynamic team in Durban.
POSITION INFO:
Job Responsibilities:
Elimination of waste:
- Implement and manage ME process as per allocated plan.
- Visualisation and management of accurate ME boards timeously.
- Utilise all allocated resources within your control effectively at all times.
Continuous Improvement:
- Improve production within areas of control.
5S and Safety/Environmental:
- Promote 5S condition in affected working areas as well as common work areas as allocated.
- Manage and improve 5S in the plant according to the 5S Audit Sheet.
Quality:
- Ensure parts produced meet quality specifications and the outflow of defective components is managed and reduced.
Delivery:
- Compile the daily production schedule to achieve daily targets.
- Communicate schedule to the team / ensure that they understand their production requirements.
- Expedite incoming stock to support the production plan.
- Manage and reduce items below minimum stock to meet targets of stock holding requirements.
Attendance
- Monitor, report and action any timekeeping/ absenteeism concerns.
- Verify and submit timesheets. Verify and submit exception reports. Complete and submit RTWIs.
People development:
- Ensure HR Policies & Procedures are adhere too & enforced throughout the Team.
- Conduct and evaluate OJT Training.
- Ensure all disciplinary & grievances are dealt with in accordance with the company policy & procedures.
- Performance Management is conducted with all team members.
General:
- Report on production performance. Tend to concerns in area of responsibility and escalate according to the escalation process.
- Update and maintain the PC boards. Conduct shift start up meeting in accordance with the Production Control Boards.
Job Requirements:
- National Senior Certificate (Critical)
- Diploma: Production Management, Mechanical / Industrial Engineering or similar
- 3-5 years experience
- Use of Measuring Equipment
- Experience in the Manufacturing Environment
- Quality Experience
- Advanced Computer Experience