Production Manager (Metal-, Automotive Manufacturing, Stamping)

Recruiter:

Hlabahlosile

Job Ref:

Elmarie

Date posted:

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Location:

KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

Salary:

Annual Salary, Medical Aid, Pension Fund

SUMMARY:
We are looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations in a fast-paced production environment.

POSITION INFO:

Please note: Experience in the following industries is non-negotiable:

Metal Manufacturing
Stamping
Automotive Manufacturing

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage production teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets
Drive continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and operational excellence
Ensure production targets and customer KPIs are met
Manage production planning, staffing, performance, and reporting
Investigate production issues and implement corrective actions
Oversee housekeeping, safety, quality, and compliance standards
Mentor and develop Supervisors and Group Leaders
Manage departmental budgets and reporting to executive management

Minimum Requirements

Diploma/Degree in Engineering or Production Management
Minimum 5 years experience in Productionwithin:
- Metal Manufacturing
- Automotive Manufacturing
- Stamping Environment
Minimum 3 years in a Production Management role
Experience managing large teams in a unionised environment
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, production planning, and continuous improvement
Proven leadership and people management skills
Strong problem-solving ability using methodologies such as PDCA, DMAIC, 8D, and Root Cause Analysis
Intermediate MS Office skills

Advantageous

OEM manufacturing experience
Welding production experience

Key Competencies

Strong leadership and communication skills
Production planning and operational management
KPI-driven mindset
Ability to coach, mentor, and drive performance
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to work under pressure in a high-volume manufacturing environment

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