Production Manager - Machine Shop

Recruiter:

Fusion Personnel

Job Ref:

JHB005613/Maris

Date posted:

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

50000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
Well-established company based in Cape Town is seeking a Production Manager to join their team!

POSITION INFO:
Experience Required / Requirements:

8–10 years in CNC/manual machining environments with close tolerance machining.
3–5 years in a management or supervisory role.
National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical / Industrial Engineering, or trade-tested artisan (Fitter & Turner, Toolmaker) with management experience.
Strong knowledge of CNC, milling, turning, and grinding processes; tooling, tolerances, and materials.
CNC programming and troubleshooting skills (FANUC, Siemens, Mitsubishi).

Key Responsibilities:

Production Planning & Control: Oversee daily machining operations, ensure optimal machine utilization, monitor workflow, and maintain work instructions and SOPs.
Team Leadership: Manage and mentor supervisors, setters, and operators; oversee shift schedules; provide training, evaluations, and skills development.
Quality Assurance: Ensure machining meets specifications and tolerances, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with Quality department.
Maintenance Coordination: Coordinate preventive and breakdown maintenance, drive machine uptime and OEE, recommend equipment upgrades.
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE): Ensure OHSA compliance, conduct risk assessments, promote safety culture, and comply with environmental regulations.
Cost & Efficiency Control: Monitor production costs, control consumables and raw materials, track WIP accuracy, and implement lean initiatives.
Reporting & Communication: Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production reports, participate in management meetings, and communicate goals and feedback across teams.

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