Production Manager

About the role

An international manufacturer of barcode and RFID labels, tags, tickets and packaging solutions is looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead its Durban North production operation. This is a hands‑on management position within a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the production team, production output and cost control, ensuring that customer orders are completed accurately, efficiently and on time.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, manage and support the production team.
• Plan and coordinate daily production activities and workflow.
• Allocate people and resources according to production priorities.
• Ensure production targets, turnaround times and customer deadlines are met.
• Monitor productivity, efficiency, quality and waste.
• Manage production costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiencies.
• Maintain high standards of product quality and accuracy.
• Identify and resolve production delays, bottlenecks and operational problems.
• Coordinate production projects and ensure that agreed timelines are achieved.
• Monitor staff performance, attendance and productivity.
• Promote a safe, organised and accountable working environment.
• Provide regular production updates and escalate operational risks when required.
• Remain available to respond to urgent production matters outside normal working hours when necessary.

Required profile

• At least 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• 2+ years of supervisory or production management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing production teams and daily manufacturing operations.
• Good project management, planning and organisational skills.
• Strong time‑management skills and ability to meet demanding deadlines.
• Good problem‑solving and decision‑making ability.
• Practical, hands‑on management style.
• Strong communication and people‑management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, time‑sensitive operation.
• Willingness to be contacted after hours for urgent operational support.

What we offer

• R40,000 cost‑to‑company per month, inclusive of medical aid and pension fund benefits.
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 07:45 – 16:30.
• Availability required for urgent operational matters outside normal working hours.