Production Manager

SUMMARY:
A defence company in Cape Town is seeking a production manager.

POSITION INFO:
Duties & Responsibilities
This role involves overseeing the efficient operation of an electronics production lab. You will be responsible for planning and managing production schedules, optimizing manufacturing processes, leading a production team, and ensuring product quality and compliance. The role also includes hands-on technical support and continuous improvement initiatives to meet operational goals.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

-Develop and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules
-Design, document, and optimize manufacturing processes and workflows
-Supervise production staff, including technicians and operators
-Lead troubleshooting of production issues and root cause investigations
-Ensure adherence to quality standards (e.g., IPC-A-610) and ESD protocols
-Coordinate with procurement and planning teams for material availability
-Support New Product Introductions (NPI) and pilot production runs
-Maintain accurate production documentation and performance reports
-Develop training programs and cross-skilling plans for production staff
-Collaborate with R&D and engineering teams during product development and handover
-Oversee equipment maintenance schedules and coordinate repairs or calibrations
-Manage inventory accuracy and minimize production-related scrap and rework
-Implement and monitor systems for traceability and product serialization (where applicable)

Desired Experience & Qualification

-Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
-5+ years in electronics production
-Sound knowledge of PCB assembly, soldering techniques, ESD control, quality standards, lean manufacturing, equipment troubleshooting
-Strong leadership and communication skills
-Proven ability to manage teams and production schedules
-Hands-on technical problem-solving ability
-Knowledge of IPC and industry safety standards

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