Senior Production Manager

Recruiter:

Kerry Kopp Recruitment

Job Ref:

KZN000689/KK

Date posted:

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Location:

Howick, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Senior Production Manager
Howick (KZN)
Job description
The incumbent will oversee the production process, maintain product quality standards, and ensure cost-effective management of resources.
THIS IS A SENIOR ROLE FOR A CANDIDATE WITH AT LEAST 5 YEARS AS A SENIOR MANAGER IN MANUFACTURING

POSITION INFO:
Key Performance Areas
Lead and coach the factory management team and employees.
Supervise the product release process to ensure only passed products are dispatched.
Ensure that Products are produced in accordance with specification and quality standards
Implement best practice to achieve improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Efficiency.
Inventory Management of raw material and finished goods stock in Departments.
Make decisions that balance immediate production needs with long-term business goals, minimizing risks.

Requirements
Qualification in Production Management or Business Management or equivalent.
Industrial or Mechanical engineering qualification advantageous
Computer literacy

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