CTS 17038 - Senior Production Manager (Shopfitting) – East Rand

Recruiter:

Professional Career Services

Job Ref:

CTS 17038 - Senior P..

Date posted:

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R65,000 – R85,000 CTC PM

SUMMARY:
Senior Production Manager (Shopfitting) – East Rand

POSITION INFO:

Employer Description

Our client is a shopfitting company.

Job Description

Your responsibilities will the following:

Lead, manage, and optimize all steel and timber production lines to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets.
Develop and implement production strategies aligned with company growth and client delivery expectations.
Overhaul existing “reaction-based” production model and instil systematic, data-driven planning and prioritization processes.
Design and deploy a centralized production planning system, integrating all job cards and production schedules across departments.
Prioritize and schedule jobs to ensure optimal resource utilization and deadline adherence.
Eliminate bottlenecks and “who shouts the loudest” prioritization culture through structured job tracking and coordination.
Select and implement an ERP or MRP system tailored to custom manufacturing workflows.
Lead digitization efforts including job tracking, inventory management, production dashboards, and real-time performance metrics.
Apply lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste, minimize rework, and improve efficiency.
Introduce just-in-time (JIT) production where appropriate to reduce overproduction, storage costs, and material waste
Manage and coach departmental supervisors, team leaders, and production teams (both timber and steel).
Right-size staffing levels to align with demand while minimizing overtime and excess capacity.

Qualifications

Degree in Industrial Engineering or related discipline is strongly preferred

Skills

Minimum 10 years of experience in a custom or project-based manufacturing environment (e.g., shopfitting, furniture, steel/timber fabrication, engineering products).
Experience in leading production in a multi-product, low-volume-high-variety environment.
Experience in implementing ERP/MRP systems from concept to go-live.
Experience in applying lean, JIT, and continuous improvement principles in real-world settings.

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