Factory Manager – Steel Fabrication
Position: Factory Manager – Steel Fabrication
Location: Germiston
Employment Type: Full-time
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Steel Fabrication Factory Manager to
oversee daily plant and workshop operations. The successful candidate will have extensive
experience in steel fabrication, strong production management capabilities, and a proven
track record of managing shopfloor operations within a heavy engineering or structural
steel environment.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum 10 years’ experience in steel fabrication
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a plant, factory, or workshop
leadership/management role
Qualification in Boilermaking and/or Production Management
Minimum 5 years’ proven experience managing shopfloor operations within:
o Heavy engineering
o Structural steel fabrication
o Metal components manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of production scheduling, workflow optimisation, bottleneck
analysis, and deadline-driven resource allocation
Ability to read and interpret complex structural and engineering drawings
Strong understanding of:
o Steel cutting processes
o Press brake operations
o Welding processes
o General fabrication and workshop processes
- Knowledge of South African Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and
workplace compliance requirements
Familiarity with quality management systems
Experience managing and motivating production teams in a busy workshop
environment
Strong labour relations, conflict resolution, and people-management skills
Ability to work under pressure and consistently meet production deadlines
Tekla Steel Detailing Software knowledge will be an advantage
Key Responsibilities
Manage the day-to-day operations of the steel fabrication factory and workshop
Plan and coordinate production schedules to ensure deadlines and customer
requirements are met
Allocate labour, machinery, materials, and other resources effectively
Monitor production output, quality, efficiency, and turnaround times
Identify and address production bottlenecks and workflow inefficiencies
Ensure that fabrication activities are carried out according to drawings,
specifications, and quality standards
- Oversee cutting, press brake, welding, fabrication, and related production
processes
Implement and maintain effective health, safety, and quality procedures
Ensure compliance with applicable South African OHS requirements
Lead, manage, and develop workshop and production staff
Manage employee performance, attendance, discipline, and labour-related matters
Resolve workplace conflicts and maintain a productive working environment
Monitor wastage, downtime, productivity, and overall factory performance
Coordinate with management, engineering, procurement, and other departments to
ensure smooth production flow
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, efficiency,
quality, and cost control
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a strong, hands-on factory leader with extensive steel
fabrication experience and the ability to manage both people and production effectively.
They must be comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment, have strong technical
knowledge of fabrication processes, and be capable of identifying problems on the
shopfloor and implementing practical solutions.