Production Manager – Galvanising Department

Germiston - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Manufacturing Mining & Heavy Industrial Sector
Based in Germiston
Market Related Salary

Our client a well-established manufacturer servicing the mining and heavy machinery industrial sector is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead their Galvanising Department.This is a senior operational role suited to a hands-on leader with strong people management capability solid production control experience and proven exposure to unionised environments.

Key Responsibilities

Overall management of the galvanising production department ensuring output quality safety and cost targets are met
Leading and managing a large workforce including foremen supervisors and machine operators
Coordinating and optimising production across multiple galvanising machines and lines
Planning and scheduling production to meet operational and customer requirements
Ensuring compliance with health safety quality and environmental standards
Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime
Managing disciplinary processes performance management and attendance in line with labour legislation
Engaging constructively with trade unions and maintaining sound industrial relations
Collaborating closely with maintenance quality logistics and HR teams

Minimum Requirements

Proven experience as a Production Manager or Senior Production Supervisor within a galvanising steel or heavy manufacturing environment
Strong track record of managing large unionised workforces
Sound knowledge of South African labour legislation and HR best practices
Demonstrated experience dealing with unions grievances and disciplinary procedures
Solid understanding of production planning machine utilisation and KPI management
Strong leadership communication and problem-solving skills
Technical qualification in Production Management Engineering or a related field

Our client is an equal opportunity employer

Manufacturing Mining & Heavy Industrial SectorBased in GermistonMarket Related SalaryOur client a well-established manufacturer servicing the mining and heavy machinery industrial sector is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead their Galvanising Department.This is a senior operational r...