About the position
Production & Operations Executive
Our client is a leading manufacturer in the industrial goods sector, delivering high-quality products through efficient, innovative operations in a fast-paced environment emphasizing excellence, teamwork, and growth.
As Production & Operations Executive, you'll oversee daily manufacturing to ensure efficiency, quality, and schedules. This role leads 5 direct reports, manages staff of all production staff, and drives high-volume production excellence. Ideal candidate: robust, people-focused leader with controlled strength, fostering positive culture, consistency, team development, and some industrial relations.
Key Responsibilities (Focus: Management, Technical, Production)
- Planning & Production Facilities: Manage logistics, transporters, BOMs; develop planning systems; daily production planning/sales assessment; implement lean practices; redesign layouts/processes; oversee raw materials, quality issues (technical input, solutions, preventatives); sign off orders/credits; mentor/lead teams; handle HR/staff levels; assist new designs/product development.
- Maintenance & Projects: Manage/develop projects; approve purchases; daily meetings with Maintenance Manager; mentor team; design/plan timelines; source suppliers/contractors; focus cost savings; gather expert insights.
- Stock Take & Health/Safety: Arrange/participate in stock takes; redesign processes with Finance; oversee H&S systems/compliance (ASIB, insurers); coordinate training; mitigate risks.
- HR & Security: Foster communication; assist HR situations; chair disciplinaries; manage security/investigations/polygraphs; liaise with authorities.
- Other Production: Assist team on production/projects.
- Miscellaneous: Acquire/train on equipment (e.g., embroidery/border machines); support technical aspects across departments.
Emphasis on training/development, conflict management, and process consistency.
Qualifications
- Matric; Engineering (Industrial, Electrical/Mechanical/ Production & Operations Management or similar) trade background valued.
Experience
- 5-10 years in production/operations manufacturing.
- Proven in industrial relations, process management, staff training/development, team leadership for consistency/efficiency.
Skills/Attributes
- Strong interpersonal/communication; planning/control; self-motivated; detail-oriented; customer/team focus.
- Energetic, high potential; values ownership/loyalty/service; robust conflict management & skills & development & training of staff focussed.
Apply now if you're a motivated leader passionate about operational excellence and growth in a confidential role.
Desired Skills:
- Production
- Operations
- Executive
