Automotive Production Manager (Commercial Trailers), Pretoria , Rneg + Ben

• Grade 12
• Degree/ Diploma - Production/Industrial Engineering/ Operations or Management
• Trade Test (Millwright) – advantage
• 10+ years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Commercial trailer experience will be very advantageous.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 exp
• ERP Systems (Sap/ Syspro – any other)
• 5+ years of experience in production management or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of production processes and quality control principles.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate teams effectively.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficient in project management tools and production software.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles (preferred).
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Experience with budgeting and cost control.
• Adaptability to changing production demands and challenges.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to safety and creating a safe working environment.
• Passion for continuous improvement and optimizing production processes.

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Production Manager to oversee our manufacturing operations. The Production Manager will be responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating production activities to ensure efficient operation, quality output, and on-time delivery of products.

• DUTIES:
• Implement, manage and support SHEQ initiatives and objectives.
• Budgeting and cost management of products and assist with new product costings models.
• Analyze budgets and continuously control production costs and identify / rectify waste measures.
• Manage all activities within the production process, including maintenance and the workforce.
• Organize workflow to meet specific deadlines and implement production performance measures.
• Report regularly on production performance and timelines.
• Handle logistics, warehousing and stock of raw materials used in production.
• Manage all teams within the production department.
• Create and implement organizational / production changes on an operative level.
• Focus on growing and streamlining production to increase revenue and profitability by implementing necessary changes to products and the production line.
• Liaise with other managers to formulate objectives and understand requirements
• Prepare operational reports from the CRM system to assist the board of directors in strategic planning and decision making
• Strong customer relationship management would be ideally
• Work closely with other company departments on CRM programs (Sales, Finance and Purchasing), fostering collaboration and ensuring consistency in all consumer contact initiatives and programs.