Production Machine Shop Manager

Recruiter:

Stafflink Recruitment Solutions

Job Ref:

STL 1450

Date posted:

Monday, June 8, 2026

Location:

kempton park, Gauteng, South Africa

Salary:

R1.5m neg

SUMMARY:
East Rand

POSITION INFO:

Main purpose of Job:

Overall management of Machine Shop and resources to ensure that production plans are met to support the overall business objectives (sales order book).

Required professional experience:

10 years plus production management experience and relevant qualifications

Technical product knowledge

Customer relationship and leadership skills.

Required Education

Matric / Relevant trade / Operations Management / Industrial Engineering

Experience 10 years +

Post school qualifications:

Relevant trade – Turning & Milling is highly advantageous

QMS Experience (Rex / IRIS / ISO)

CNC programming knowledge a must (Siemens / Fanuc Controls / Akuma)

SAP – Production Planning modules

Industrial Engineering

Good understanding, reading, and interpreting of drawings.

Primary Responsibilities (KPAs) and Job Role Description:

Planning and organising production schedule and plan to ensure optimum machine utilization
Overseeing the production process
Determining quality control standards
Liaison with buyers and sales staff
Assessing project and resource requirements
Estimating and negotiating time scales with internal clients and managers
Re-negotiating time scales or schedules as necessary
Organising the repair and routine maintenance of production equipment
Supervising the work of junior staff
Mentoring of apprentices and interns
Controlling budgets and costs relating to tooling and machine maintenance
Adhering to production and scrap rate targets
Educate the staff on 5 S and ensure that all staff members are training and Fleximatrix updated
Ensure that monthly sales targets are met through production schedules.

Management of Surface Treatment Plant

Accountabilities

Meeting budgets – KPIs, scrap

Performance and growth of staff members

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