Assembly Production Manager – Plastics Manufacturing

Location: West Rand, Johannesburg
Department: Manufacturing
Reporting to: Factory Manager

The Opportunity

A leading manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Assembly & Production Manager to oversee daily production operations, drive manufacturing performance and lead the Assembly Department.

This role requires a hands-on leader with solid plastics manufacturing experience, within injection moulding, and a proven track record in people management, Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring production targets are achieved while maintaining high standards of quality, efficiency, safety and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily assembly and production operations, including casting, assembly and packing.

• Plan and allocate labour, materials and production resources to meet operational targets.

• Drive production efficiency, quality, productivity, stock control and on-time dispatch.

• Lead, manage, coach and develop production teams to achieve performance objectives.

• Monitor production KPIs, identify performance gaps and implement corrective actions.

• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across the department.

• Implement and maintain Lean Manufacturing, 6S, Takt Time and One-Piece Flow principles.

• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve workflow and optimise resource utilisation.

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, health and safety regulations, PPE requirements and housekeeping standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric with Mathematics and English.

• A qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Production, Operations, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering.

• A Supervisory Management Certificate would be advantageous.

• Minimum 5 years' production experience within plastics manufacturing, preferably injection moulding.

• Minimum 5 years' supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Proven practical experience applying Takt Time and One-Piece Flow methodologies.

• Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and 6S principles.

• Six Sigma Yellow Belt or Green Belt certification, or demonstrable practical experience.

• Computer literacy, including MS Office.

• Willingness to work shifts, overtime and extended hours as operationally required.

Ideal Candidate

A hands-on, results-driven manufacturing leader with strong technical knowledge, excellent people-management skills and a structured approach to problem-solving. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working on the production floor, managing operational challenges and driving measurable improvements in productivity, quality and efficiency within a fast-paced plastics manufacturing environment.

Please note: Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be shortlisted. If you do not receive feedback within five days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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