Reference: JHB000317-JHBA-1
Job Title: Production Manager
Location: Germiston
Job Overview:
To plan, manage, and control all production activities within the glass processing plant, ensuring products are manufactured efficiently, safely, on time, and to the required quality standards.
Job Title: Production Manager
Location: Germiston
Job Overview:
To plan, manage, and control all production activities within the glass processing plant, ensuring products are manufactured efficiently, safely, on time, and to the required quality standards.
Duties & Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements:
- Diploma/degree in production management, engineering, or related field.
- Additional certifications in Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma (advantageous).
- 5–8 years’ experience in a manufacturing/production environment.
- Minimum 3 years in a management role.
- Experience in glass processing is highly advantageous.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent planning and organisational ability.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and machinery.
- Develop and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
- Ensure optimal utilisation of machinery, labour, and materials.
- Monitor production output and adjust plans to meet deadlines.
- Oversee all production processes (cutting, edging, tempering, laminating, IG units).
- Ensure smooth workflow between departments.
- Minimise downtime and production delays.
- Ensure all glass products meet required specifications and standards.
- Implement and monitor quality control procedures.
- Reduce defects, rework, and wastage.
- Ensure compliance with the occupational health and safety act (OHS Act).
- Enforce safety procedures in high-risk areas (machinery, glass handling).
- Conduct safety audits and risk assessments.