Production Manager

Recruiter:

Pollock & Associates

Job Ref:

JK5848

Date posted:

Monday, August 18, 2025

Location:

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Salary:

CTC package offered based on level of skill and experience

SUMMARY:
An exciting opportunity exists for a Production Manager with proven plastics moulding expertise to lead and optimise operations in a high-volume manufacturing facility.

POSITION INFO:

This hands-on leadership role requires residency in Port Elizabeth or nearby areas and extensive experience in injection moulding. Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for end-to-end production efficiency, compliance, and team leadership, ensuring that output, quality, and safety standards are consistently met.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Technical Skills

Must reside in Port Elizabeth or the surrounding areas
Minimum 5 years’ experience in injection moulding machine setting and optimisation
At least 3 years’ supervisory experience in a plastics manufacturing environment
Technical Diploma or Degree in Manufacturing, Production, or related field
Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint; database/reporting systems advantageous
Understanding of QMS, EMS, ISO 9001:2015, and production KPIs
South African citizen with a valid Code 08 driver’s licence

Key Responsibilities

Manage daily production operations and workforce across shifts
Oversee injection moulding processes and ancillary systems to meet performance targets
Drive compliance with QMS, EMS, and HSE standards; halt production if standards are compromised
Monitor and improve metrics (scrap% %, cycle time, absenteeism, output)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on problem-solving and product optimisation
Maintain documentation, training alignment, and SOP adherence
Participate in internal and external audits, customer reviews, and production planning

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