Production Head

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Production Head to lead and oversee the organisation’s production function in Durban and Cape Town. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that production targets are achieved efficiently, safely and to the required quality standards.

The Production Head will oversee production planning, people, processes, equipment, quality, output and costs while driving continuous improvement across the production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and oversee daily production activities.
• Develop production plans and ensure production targets are consistently achieved.
• Monitor production output, productivity, quality and efficiency.
• Allocate labour, equipment and resources according to production requirement
• Lead, manage and develop production teams, supervisors and relevant personnel.
• Establish production KPIs and monitor performance against targets.
• Identify and resolve production delays, bottlenecks and operational challenges.
• Ensure production schedules are met within agreed timelines.
• Monitor raw material usage, stock levels and production resources.
• Work closely with Procurement and Supply Chain to ensure availability of required materials.
• Ensure products meet established quality standards and specifications.
• Implement quality-control processes and address recurring quality issues.
• Ensure machinery and production equipment are properly maintained and operational.
• Work with maintenance teams to minimise downtime and production interruptions.
• Monitor production costs and identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company procedures.
• Maintain accurate production records and prepare regular production reports.
• Implement continuous-improvement initiatives to improve productivity, quality and cost efficiency.
• Investigate production variances and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Ensure proper housekeeping and organisation within the production environment.
• Collaborate with Operations, HR, Finance, Quality, Procurement and other departments to achieve business objectives.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant qualification in Production Management, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in production/manufacturing management.
• Proven experience managing production teams and production processes.
• Strong understanding of production planning, quality control and resource management.
• Experience managing production KPIs, budgets and performance targets.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent leadership and team-management capabilities.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant production/ERP systems.

Key Competencies

• Production planning
• Leadership and people management
• Quality management
• Process optimisation
• Cost control
• Problem-solving
• Decision-making
• Performance management
• Resource planning
• Operational discipline
• Attention to detail
• Continuous improvement

Key Performance Areas

Production Output | Quality | Productivity | Production Costs | Waste Reduction | Equipment Utilisation | Safety | On-Time Production | Team Performance | Continuous Improvement

Pay: R25 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person