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Production Manager

Production Manager

Pollock & AssociatesPort Elizabeth, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

This hands-on leadership role requires residency in Port Elizabeth or nearby areas and extensive experience in injection moulding. Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for end-to-end production efficiency, compliance, and team leadership, ensuring that output, quality, and safety standards are consistently met.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Technical Skills

  • Must reside in Port Elizabeth or the surrounding areas
  • Minimum 5 years experience in injection moulding machine setting and optimisation
  • At least 3 years supervisory experience in a plastics manufacturing environment
  • Technical Diploma or Degree in Manufacturing, Production, or related field
  • Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
  • Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint; database / reporting systems advantageous
  • Understanding of QMS, EMS, ISO 9001 : 2015, and production KPIs
  • South African citizen with a valid Code 08 drivers licence

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage daily production operations and workforce across shifts
  • Oversee injection moulding processes and ancillary systems to meet performance targets
  • Drive compliance with QMS, EMS, and HSE standards; halt production if standards are compromised
  • Monitor and improve metrics (scrap% %, cycle time, absenteeism, output)
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on problem-solving and product optimisation
  • Maintain documentation, training alignment, and SOP adherence
  • Participate in internal and external audits, customer reviews, and production planning
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