Key details
Quick facts about this role
Location
Western Cape
Work mode
On-site
Compensation
Market related
Posted
10 Sept 2026
Closes
30 Sept 2026
Jobs in Manufacturing
Production / Assistant Production Manager - Timber Industry
Job Description
Southern Suburbs, Cape TownAn established hardware and timber business, supplying and processing timber and board products, is seeking an experienced Production Manager / Assistant Production Manager to manage its production and associated warehouse operations.
The position requires a hands-on manufacturing leader who can manage a sizeable production team, plan workflow, maintain quality and output, control stock and ensure customer deadlines are consistently achieved.
Salary: Market Related
Benefits: Provident Fund after 6 months
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and supervise a production team of 20+ staff.
- Plan daily production according to customer orders and deadlines.
- Monitor production output and quality standards.
- Set up equipment and coordinate maintenance and servicing.
- Manage stock requirements to meet production needs.
- Oversee warehouse operations and stock storage.
- Supervise the loading of customer orders.
- Assist with HR matters involving production staff.
- Maintain OHS standards.
- Ensure production areas remain clean, organised and efficient.
- Maintain production records and administration.
- Coach, mentor and develop employees.
- Participate as a member of the management team.
- Grade 12 / Matric.
- 5+ years' Production Manager / Production Supervisor experience.
- Proven experience managing 20+ production staff.
- Relevant tertiary qualification advantageous.
- Strong technical aptitude and manufacturing knowledge.
- Experience within timber, woodworking, shopfitting, engineering, packaging, printing, metal or plastics manufacturing advantageous.
- Strong production planning and organisational ability.
- Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Computer literate – Excel and Outlook.
- Forklift license advantageous.
- OHS experience advantageous.
- Able to manage deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
- Strong but fair people-management style.
Monday–Friday: 08:00–17:00
Saturday: 08:00–13:00
The ideal candidate will be a structured, practical production leader with a strong focus on quality, productivity, people management and continuous improvement.