Production Manager

Job Location

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Job Description

This hands-on leadership role requires residency in Port Elizabeth or nearby areas and extensive experience in injection moulding. Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for end-to-end production efficiency, compliance, and team leadership, ensuring that output, quality, and safety standards are consistently met. Essential Qualifications, Experience & Technical Skills Must reside in Port Elizabeth or the surrounding areas Minimum 5 years experience in injection moulding machine setting and optimisation At least 3 years supervisory experience in a plastics manufacturing environment Technical Diploma or Degree in Manufacturing, Production, or related field Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint; database/reporting systems advantageous Understanding of QMS, EMS, ISO 9001:2015, and production KPIs South African citizen with a valid Code 08 drivers licence Key Responsibilities Manage daily production operations and workforce across shifts Oversee injection moulding processes and ancillary systems to meet performance targets Drive compliance with QMS, EMS, and HSE standards; halt production if standards are compromised Monitor and improve metrics (scrap% %, cycle time, absenteeism, output) Collaborate with cross-functional teams on problem-solving and product optimisation Maintain documentation, training alignment, and SOP adherence Participate in internal and external audits, customer reviews, and production planning

Location: Port Elizabeth, ZA

Posted Date: 8/19/2025
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August 19, 2025
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