Operations Manager - Manufacturing

Bloemfontein Tent Repairs is looking for a hands‑on Operations Manager to take charge of our day‑to‑day factory and installation operations.

We manufacture and repair a wide range of canvas and PVC products, from caravan tents and trailer covers to tautliners, dam linings, swimming pool covers and outdoor roll‑up blinds.

We need someone who can:

• Lead and manage a team of approximately 15–20 people
• Plan and control daily production
• Keep jobs moving and ensure deadlines are met
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and quality
• Coordinate factory work and on‑site installations
• Visit sites for measurements and technical requirements
• Help develop solutions for unusual or difficult custom jobs
• Deal confidently with customers
• Follow up on quotations prepared by our office and close deals
• Control rework, material wastage and production efficiency
• Take ownership when something goes wrong and get it sorted

You should be:

• A strong, practical leader
• Technically minded and good with measurements
• Experienced in manufacturing, fabrication or a similar environment
• Comfortable managing people on a factory floor
• Good with customers and able to close a sale
• Organised and able to manage multiple jobs at once
• A practical problem‑solver
• Willing to get your hands dirty when necessary
• In possession of a valid driver's licence
• Able to communicate in English and Afrikaans