Production Manager; Automotive

Job in Akasia, Gauteng, South Africa

Listing for: Staff Solutions

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-01

Job specializations:

Manufacturing / Production
Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Production Manager

Position: Production Manager (Automotive)
Location: Akasia

Key Performance Areas

Safety
Production & Operation management
Quality management
Performance management
People Management & Competency Development
Collaboration & Support Function Integration
Continuous Improvement

Minimum Requirements

Degree in Production or Operations management
Lean Manufacturing Principles
Computer Literacy focus on MS Excel
IATF 16949 Std
Management principles
Leadership principles
Total Quality Management
Quality Core Tools
Supply Chain principles
Measurement Analysis
5+ years’ experience in automotive manufacturing
5+ Years’ experience in a management role related to automotive manufacturing
Strong knowledge of automated production systems and robotics.
Quality specifications and systems
Lean Manufacturing principles

Knowledge and Skills Required

Manufacturing process
Report writing and presentation skills
Planning and organising
Production planning process
Quality specifications and systems
Discipline and grievance procedure
Strong leadership and decision-making skills
Technical understanding of automation regarding presses and assembly cells
Developing, Implementing and Controlling KPI’s
Problem-solving and analytical thinking
Communication and team engagement

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