Production / Assistant Production Manager - Timber Industry

Southern Suburbs, Cape Town

An established hardware and timber business, supplying and processing timber and board products, is seeking an experienced Production Manager / Assistant Production Manager to manage its production and associated warehouse operations.

The position requires a hands-on manufacturing leader who can manage a sizeable production team, plan workflow, maintain quality and output, control stock and ensure customer deadlines are consistently achieved.

Salary: Market Related
Benefits: Provident Fund after 6 months

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise a production team of 20+ staff.
• Plan daily production according to customer orders and deadlines.
• Monitor production output and quality standards.
• Set up equipment and coordinate maintenance and servicing.
• Manage stock requirements to meet production needs.
• Oversee warehouse operations and stock storage.
• Supervise the loading of customer orders.
• Assist with HR matters involving production staff.
• Maintain OHS standards.
• Ensure production areas remain clean, organised and efficient.
• Maintain production records and administration.
• Coach, mentor and develop employees.
• Participate as a member of the management team.

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• 5+ years' Production Manager / Production Supervisor experience.
• Proven experience managing 20+ production staff.
• Relevant tertiary qualification advantageous.
• Strong technical aptitude and manufacturing knowledge.
• Experience within timber, woodworking, shopfitting, engineering, packaging, printing, metal or plastics manufacturing advantageous.
• Strong production planning and organisational ability.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Computer literate – Excel and Outlook.
• Forklift license advantageous.
• OHS experience advantageous.
• Able to manage deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong but fair people-management style.

Working Hours
Monday–Friday: 08:00–17:00
Saturday: 08:00–13:00

The ideal candidate will be a structured, practical production leader with a strong focus on quality, productivity, people management and continuous improvement.