Production Manager (Furniture Manufacturing) - Cape Town

A manufacturing company is looking to hire a Production Manager for its furniture creation division. This role requires a system-oriented leader with a proven track record of implementing processes that deliver a strong return on investment. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the machinery typically used in a manufacturing environment, including CNC programming, as well as scheduling machine maintenance and repairs. This position calls for a hands-on approach; the manager will be expected to work closely with the team on the factory floor, identifying areas for improvement and actively assisting in daily operations. With an experienced and skilled team already in place, the focus will be on driving efficiencies, enhancing processes, and addressing any production challenges with innovative solutions to take the division to the next level
Responsibilities:
Production

• Manage production process to achieve targets most efficiently and cost-effectively.
• This includes optimizing production processes, reducing waste, and minimizing downtime. Set goals, objectives, and standards of measurement for the factory.
• Meet delivery dates (OTIF) and communicate with planning

Product Design and Development

• Oversee the design team through the new product development process, ensuring compatibility with production methods and product quality and durability
• Drive timelines and follow up on outsourced components. Ensure that prototypes are delivered to requested specifications
• Ensure that models, shop drawings, bill of materials and CNC programs are updated and reflect the finished product
• Check and approve product costing

Quality Control

• Ensuring that the products manufactured meet the required quality standards
• Monitor and maintain quality control measures throughout the production process
• Address and resolve any quality issues promptly

Plant

• Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the factory
• This includes managing inventory, scheduling maintenance and repairs, and ensuring that all equipment is functioning optimally
• Investigate, ev ments for cost benefit and suitability aluate, and recommend capex requirements for cost benefit and suitability

Financial

• In collaboration with CEO, CFO and Financial Accountant set and manage budgets, financial goals, and monitor financial performance
• This includes analysing production costs, identifying areas for cost savings, and making strategic financial decisions to improve overall profitability

Staff Management

• Managing and leading the team of employees in the factory. Ensure that staff is trained, motivated, and working efficiently
• Provide regular feedback and coaching to ensure teams are working effectively
• Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork and high performance

Health and Safety

• Responsible for implementing and maintaining safety protocols and procedures, conducting safety audits, and ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations
• General
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including senior management, customers, suppliers, other departments, Bargaining Council and Trade Union
• Report on the factory's progress, achievements, challenges, and opportunities

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.