Production Manager â Automotive Manufacturing

Recruiter:

Greys Personnel

Job Ref:

DBN003441/SM

Date posted:

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Lead the production team to deliver operational excellence in a high-standard automotive manufacturing environment, ensuring quality, on-time delivery, and efficiency while fostering continuous improvement and safety.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

Lead production operations, implementing and maintaining policies and standards.
Monitor KPIs, investigate gaps, and implement improvements.
Plan human resources to meet production demands efficiently.
Promote workplace safety, 5S, and housekeeping.
Coach and develop supervisors and team leaders.
Collaborate with other departments to resolve production, quality, and tooling challenges.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize operations.

Essential Requirements:

Engineering Diploma/Degree or relevant qualification.
Minimum 5 years’ production experience in automotive or metal manufacturing.
At least 3 years in production management, ideally leading large teams in a unionized environment.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, production scheduling, and preventive maintenance.
Proficiency in MS Office.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Why this role?
Lead a high-performing production team in a dynamic automotive manufacturing environment, shaping processes, driving KPIs, and making a tangible impact on quality, efficiency, and delivery performance.

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