Manufacturing Production Manager

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing the following key areas:

• Operational planning and coordination
• Production management oversight
• Health & Safety, quality, and compliance
• Resource and workforce management
• Financial and cost control
• Reporting and administration

Operational Planning and Coordination

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee all daily operations within the company.
• Ensure projects are scheduled, resourced, and executed according to timelines and client requirements.
• Monitor workflow efficiency and adjust plans where needed to meet deadlines.
• Allocate teams and equipment effectively across multiple projects.

2Production Management Oversight

• Support Floor / Technical Managers in planning, execution, and close-out of electrical projects.
• Monitor budgets, work progress, and project deliverables to ensure compliance with contract scope of work.
• Ensure all installations meet engineering specifications, SANS standards, and client expectations.
• Review and approve production reports, drawings, and handover documentation.

Health, Safety, Quality and Compliance

• Ensure company compliance with Health & Safety legislation and industry standards.
• Ensure adherence to ISO / Quality Management Systems (where applicable).
• Manage toolbox talks, incident reporting, and corrective action plans.

Resource and Workforce Management

• Manage workforce planning, recruitment input and performance evaluations.
• Foster teamwork, professional conduct, and continuous improvement.

Financial and Cost Control

• Monitor production costs and operational expenses to ensure profitability.
• Assist with budget planning, cash-flow monitoring, and production costing.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.

Reporting and Administration

• Prepare operational reports for management, including project status and workforce updates.
• Maintain accurate documentation, records, and file control.
• Implement and manage CRM, ERP, and job costing systems while ensuring production tracking data is accurately maintained and regularly updated.
• Support internal audits and provide relevant data when required.
• Forward rate of invoicing predictions

Strategic Improvement and Business Growth

• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement process improvements.
• Contribute to company strategy, pricing models, and service offering development.
• Champion innovation, new technologies, and improved engineering methods.
• Drive systems automation improvements to enhance operational efficiency, streamline workflows, and improve data accuracy across business processes