Production Manager - Press Department

About the role

We are seeking a results‑driven and experienced Production Manager to lead our Press Department operations. The successful candidate will plan, coordinate and manage all production activities to ensure efficiency, quality, safety and on‑time delivery of products.

Key responsibilities

• Provide input to annual budget planning, monitor operational, capex and labour budgets and drive cost‑efficiency initiatives.
• Build and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships, delivering technical support and remedial actions as required.
• Lead the Branch Production team, conduct workforce planning, performance management, succession planning and talent development.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, organisational policies and quality standards, implementing corrective actions for non‑conformances.
• Develop and execute functional plans aligned with the business strategy, reporting on performance and data exceptions.
• Monitor equipment utilisation, yield, reliability and consumable levels, and manage production scheduling and standard operating procedures.
• Oversee asset registers, evaluate asset performance and coordinate preventative and breakdown maintenance.

Required profile

• NQF Level 6 (3‑year degree or advanced diploma) in Production Management.
• Minimum 5 years operational management experience and at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Experience in the steel or engineering industry is advantageous.
• Valid Code EB driver’s licence and articulated motor vehicle licence.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
• Experience using SAP ERP systems.