Factory Manager Jobs Northern Suburbs

Company:
Persona Staff Client Industry: Manufacturing / Engineering & Production

Job Title:

Factory Manager

Location:

Cape Town Northern Suburbs, South Africa

Employment Type:

Permanent Work Mode:
On-site Industry: Manufacturing / Engineering / Industrial Equipment Production Salary:
Not Disclosed (Competitive Based on Experience and Qualifications)

Persona Staff is recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing company specializing in high-performance industrial equipment for the position of Factory Manager based in Cape Town Northern Suburbs.

The successful candidate will oversee complete factory operations, ensuring production efficiency, quality assurance, operational excellence, workforce management, and continuous process improvement across fabrication, machining, assembly, and finishing operations.

This role is ideal for an experienced manufacturing professional with strong leadership, engineering, and operational management expertise.

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The Factory Manager will be responsible for leading daily factory operations, improving production performance, maintaining quality standards, managing teams, and implementing operational excellence initiatives to maximize efficiency and profitability.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, people management abilities, and experience within industrial manufacturing environments.

The Factory Manager will be responsible for:

Leading and overseeing all factory operations to ensure efficient production output.

Managing daily operational performance across:

• Fabrication
• Machining
• Assembly
• Finishing processes

Ensuring production targets, timelines, and operational KPIs are achieved.

Monitoring factory workflows to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.

Developing and implementing production schedules to meet customer demand and business objectives.

Managing production capacity, labor allocation, and workflow efficiency.

Monitoring operational performance and implementing corrective measures where necessary.

Ensuring products meet required quality standards, engineering specifications, and customer expectations.

Overseeing implementation of quality management procedures and continuous improvement systems.

Maintaining compliance with workplace safety, operational standards, and manufacturing regulations.

Driving continuous improvement strategies to improve operational efficiency and reduce waste.

Supporting lean manufacturing principles, process optimization, and cost reduction initiatives.

Identifying operational bottlenecks and implementing sustainable solutions.

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Leading, mentoring, and supervising factory teams to ensure high performance.

Managing workforce productivity, employee engagement, and performance evaluations.

Supporting employee development and technical skills improvement initiatives.

Coordinating with HR regarding staffing, disciplinary matters, and workforce planning.

Monitoring factory equipment performance and maintenance schedules.

Ensuring machinery and equipment are properly maintained to reduce downtime.

Collaborating with maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability.

Monitoring raw material usage, inventory levels, and production costs.

Supporting procurement and supply chain teams to ensure uninterrupted production.

Implementing cost-saving initiatives while maintaining production quality.

Preparing factory performance reports and operational updates for senior management.

Monitoring KPIs, productivity metrics, and…