Job Summary

King Brands is seeking a hands-on Production Manager for our Lanseria-based manufacturing operation.

Reporting to the Directors, you will oversee daily factory activities, lead 30+ employees & drive productivity, quality & continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Plan & schedule production, job cards, labour, materials & machine capacity.
• Oversee metal fabrication, roll forming, welding, powder coating & assembly. Read technical drawings & manage machinery maintenance.
• Lead foremen, artisans & installation teams, including performance, training, attendance & industrial relations.
• Maintain quality standards, resolve defects & customer complaints, and enforce health & safety.
• Manage inventory, procurement, dispatch, budgets & costs. Reduce waste & improve efficiency.
• Oversee installation logistics, company vehicles, factory security & daily opening/closing.

Requirements

• 10+ years' management experience in manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree/Diploma in Engineering, Operations or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of metal manufacturing & fabrication.
• Proven ability to manage 30+ staff & coordinate departments.
• Computer literate, with production planning, KPI & budget experience.
• Strong organizational, communication & problem-solving skills.
• South African citizen with a valid driver's license.

Flexible hours required, including Saturdays when operationally necessary.

Please send your resume/CV