Workshop & Production Manager

Kempton Park, South Africa | Posted on 24/07/2026

Are you just as comfortable on the workshop floor as youare leading a team?

We're looking for a hands-on Workshop & Production Manager who can successfully bridge the gap between technical execution and operational leadership. This is not a desk-based management role—you'll leadfrom the front, ensuring production runs efficiently while remaining activelyinvolved in the workshop when required.

If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment,enjoy solving technical problems, motivating teams, and improving production processes, we'd like to hear from you.

• Leadand manage the daily operations of the workshop and production department.
• Plan,schedule and monitor production to ensure deadlines and quality standards are achieved.
• Supervise,mentor and develop workshop staff while maintaining high productivity.
• Rollup your sleeves and assist with welding, repairs, fault finding and workshop activities when needed.
• Managestock levels, procurement and workshop resources.
• Read,interpret and implement technical drawings and production specifications.
• Oversee maintenance of workshop equipment, machinery and facilities, includingbasic electrical, plumbing and building maintenance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reducedowntime.
• Ensure full compliance with Occupational Health & Safety legislation and maintain a safe working environment.

• Grade
  12 (Matric).
• Technicalqualification or Trade Test (highly advantageous).
• Productionor Operations Management qualification will be beneficial.
• Minimum 5 years' experience managing a workshop, production facility ormanufacturing environment.
• Strong production planning and scheduling experience.
• Proven leadership experience managing workshop or production teams.
• Constructionor manufacturing industry experience is essential.
• Abilityto read and interpret technical drawings.
• Hands-on technical ability with welding (TIG, ARC, CO₂ and Spot Welding), faultfinding and use of power tools.
• Practicalknowledge of basic electrical work, plumbing and general building maintenance.
• Strongstock control and procurement experience.
• Sound knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety legislation.
• Valid driver's licence and own transport.

• Anatural leader who leads by example.
• Technicallycompetent and not afraid to get involved on the workshop floor.
• Highly organised with excellent planning abilities.
• Calmunder pressure and able to prioritise competing demands.
• Apractical problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Equallycomfortable managing people, production and technical challenges.

If you're an experienced technical leader looking for a rolewhere you can make a real impact while staying hands-on, we'd love to hear fromyou.

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