Technical Production Manager

Are you a hands-on, technically strong workshop leader ready to step into a managerial role?
 
Based in Ceres, this role oversees a multidisciplinary workshop that converts steel items to meet required specifications for clients in the construction sector.
 
You will lead teams, manage performance and implement systems to improve workflow, control costs and maintain safety standards.

REQUIREMENTS

• Matric, and qualification in Management or Mechanics
• Minimum 5 years’ managerial experience leading teams
• Strong technical knowledge (vehicles, pumps, sanitation systems)
• Hands-on problem solver and willing to physically assist teams
• Organized, structured and productivity-driven
• Focus on quality, deadlines and cost control
• Confident staff manager (firm but fair)
• Comfortable with admin, systems and process improvement
• Technical skills: vacuum pumps, electrical, hydraulics, water/waste systems, plastic welding, pressure systems trailers/mobile units
• Basic fleet management + financial/costing understanding
• Exposure to construction industry advantageous

DUTIES

• Operations: Plan and schedule work - allocate resources & meet deadlines
• Staff Management: Lead teams, set targets, manage performance, discipline, and training; oversee foremen
• Quality Control: Implement checks, reduce rework, standardise processes
• Systems & Processes: Manage job cards, workflow, and visual systems
• Stock & Tools: Control parts and consumables; minimise waste and theft
• Cost & Efficiency: Monitor labour, job costing, downtime; identify bottlenecks
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce safety standards and PPE usage

  
Salary: R negotiable dependent on experience