Junior Production Manager

About the position

Well-established company based on the East Rand seeks a Junior Production Manager to join their team!
Requirements:

• Matric; technical qualification an advantage.
• 1–3 years manufacturing experience (wire/steel preferred).
• Basic mechanical understanding.
• Strong leadership, communication, and reporting skills.
• Able to work shifts and overtime.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support daily and weekly production planning.
• Supervise operators and allocate manpower per shift.
• Monitor machine performance and coordinate basic maintenance.
• Ensure product quality meets SANS specifications.
• Maintain safety compliance (guards, PPE, housekeeping).
• Capture production data (tons, scrap, downtime, efficiency).
• Drive continuous improvement and assist with problem-solving.

Desired Skills:

• junior production manager
• production supervisor
• production foreman