Assistant Production Manager

Manufacturing
Northern Suburbs, Cape Town – Western Cape – South Africa

A well-established manufacturing business supplying specialist building solutions is seeking a hands-on Assistant Production Manager to support the day-to-day running of its production facility.
 
Reporting to the Production Manager, you will help deliver production targets, maintain quality standards, improve operational efficiency and lead a productive factory team. This role suits a proactive manufacturing professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for continuous improvement.
 
Minimum Requirements
  • Diploma in Production, Operations, Project Management or a related field.
  • 3-5 years’ supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
  • Experience in a manufacturing business supplying specialist building solutions essential.
  • Strong understanding of production processes and health & safety practices.
  • Computer literacy with experience reporting on production KPIs.
  • Strong leadership, organisational and problem-solving skills.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Support daily factory operations and production planning.
  • Supervise production teams and allocate resources.
  • Monitor productivity, quality and operational performance.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
  • Prepare production reports and maintain accurate documentation.
  • Collaborate with quality, maintenance and logistics teams to ensure efficient production flow.