A well-established manufacturing company based in Roodepoort, Gauteng is seeking an experienced and hands-on Factory/Operations Manager to oversee its daily factory operations, production planning, procurement, warehouse activities and general site management.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring production targets are achieved efficiently while maintaining quality standards, workplace safety and operational compliance
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a manufacturing or factory environment, with strong leadership and organisational skills and the ability to optimise production workflows, manage resources, oversee maintenance activities and drive continuous operational improvement.
Minimum Requirements:
Relevant qualification in Operations Management, Production Management, Manufacturing, Engineering or a related field will be advantageous.
Proven experience in factory management, production operations or a similar manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of production planning, scheduling, workflow optimisation and output management.
Experience managing raw material procurement, consumables, supplier relationships and stock control.
Knowledge of machinery, equipment maintenance and general factory operations.
Understanding of occupational health and safety requirements and relevant manufacturing regulations.
Strong organisational, problem-solving and leadership skills.
Ability to monitor production performance, resource utilisation and operational costs.
Experience overseeing warehouse activities, including container offloading, stock receiving, labelling and storage.
Good communication and reporting skills, with the ability to provide regular updates to management.
Experience acting as a SHE Representative will be advantageous.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage daily factory operations, including production planning, workflow optimisation and the achievement of production targets.
Plan and coordinate production schedules in line with customer demand, sales requirements and overall business objectives.
Ensure production schedules are achieved without compromising product quality, workplace safety or customer requirements.
Monitor production capacity, productivity, labour utilisation and output against agreed targets to maximise operational efficiency.
Identify and address production bottlenecks, delays, unnecessary downtime and inefficiencies.
Ensure the effective utilisation of machinery, equipment, labour, raw materials and factory space.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity, reduce waste and improve operational efficiency.
Oversee the procurement of raw materials and consumables to ensure uninterrupted production.
Maintain approved supplier lists, manage supplier relationships and identify opportunities to reduce material wastage and unnecessary procurement expenditure.
Ensure factory machinery, equipment, tools and operational equipment, including forklifts, are properly maintained.
Oversee maintenance activities to ensure office and warehouse facilities, factory buildings and the surrounding yard are maintained in good condition.
Monitor factory gas levels required for production and forklift operations.
Ensure stock received from containers is accurately receipted into the system, correctly labelled and stored in the appropriate warehouse locations.
Assist with overseeing container offloading and reloading activities, ensuring stock is handled and processed correctly.
Ensure the factory, warehouses, external areas and surrounding premises are kept neat, tidy and organised at all times.
Monitor security procedures, maintain a close working relationship with the appointed security company and conduct security searches where required.
Oversee the opening and closing of premises and warehouses in accordance with company procedures.
Act as the SHE Representative, promoting a safe working environment and ensuring compliance with applicable health and safety requirements.
Conduct regular safety inspections, identify potential risks and implement corrective actions and improvement measures.
Ensure employees receive appropriate training and are equipped to perform their duties safely.
Ensure compliance with relevant labour, manufacturing, environmental, health and safety regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.
Provide regular management reports on operational performance, challenges and issues requiring attention.
Assist other departments with operational activities and additional responsibilities as required.