Production Manager

About the position

We are recruiting on behalf of a growing and well-established manufacturing business seeking a strong, hands-on Production Manager to take full ownership of factory operations.

This role is not about sitting behind a desk. It’s about leading from the floor, driving performance, holding standards, and building a disciplined, efficient production environment. If you thrive on structure, accountability, and getting things done properly — this one’s for you.

Working Hours: Normal working hours (Monday to Friday) | Occasional overtime only when required

Please kindly forward your CV to [Email Address Removed], or apply here directly.

The Role

As Production Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of factory operations, ensuring production targets are met on time, to specification, and efficiently, while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and team performance.

You’ll lead a production team of approximately 30 employees, including 5 foremen, and will be accountable for output, people, processes, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities Production Planning & Control

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate production to meet delivery deadlines
  
  
• Balance labour, materials, and capacity to optimise output
  
  
• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly production performance
  
  
• Drive achievement of weekly turnover targets
  
  

People & Team Management

• Lead, manage, and motivate a production team of ±30 staff
  
  
• Set clear expectations and manage performance firmly but fairly
  
  
• Develop foremen and operators through coaching and training
  
  
• Address underperformance decisively and maintain workforce discipline
  
  

Quality Management

• Ensure all trailers are built to required specifications and quality standards
  
  
• Implement and enforce quality checks throughout the production process
  
  
• Identify root causes of defects and implement corrective actions
  
  

Health, Safety & Housekeeping

• Enforce health and safety standards across the factory floor
  
  
• Maintain strong housekeeping and organisational standards (5S or similar)
  
  
• Ensure compliance with legal and internal safety requirements
  
  

Process Improvement & Efficiency

• Continuously improve layouts, workflows, and production processes
  
  
• Identify bottlenecks, waste, and inefficiencies — then fix them
  
  
• Drive standardisation and repeatability across manufacturing operations
  
  

Technical Oversight

• Provide practical technical guidance and problem-solving support
  
  
• Ensure correct manufacturing methods are followed across departments
  
  

Technical Knowledge (Beneficial)

Hands-on or supervisory experience in:

• 12V electrical installations
  
  
• Welding and metal fabrication
  
  
• Plumbing systems
  
  
• Trailer manufacturing
  
  
• Cabinet building and fit-out
  
  

You do not need to be a qualified artisan — but you must understand the work well enough to challenge poor workmanship and make sound production decisions.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven experience managing factory or production environments
  
  
• Strong leadership style with a firm but fair approach
  
  
• Highly organised, process-driven, and results-focused
  
  
• Comfortable holding people accountable and driving standards
  
  
• Practical, hands-on, and technically confident
  
  

Desired Skills:

• Management
• Production Planning
• Production Workflow

Employer & Job Benefits:

• Provident Fund Contribution