Employer: Persona Staff Factory Manager (Production & Logistics – Retail Display Manufacturing)Full-time | On-site leadership role | Fast-paced production environment Our client, a merchandising solutions company specialising in the design and manufacture of retail display stands, is seeking an experienced and hands-on Factory Manager to oversee the full production and logistics cycle of their wooden and sheet metal display units. This role is ideal for a driven operational leader who thrives in a high-output environment where precision, stock accuracy, and team performance are critical. What You’ll Do   You will take full responsibility for managing and optimising the factory’s daily production and dispatch operations: * Oversee the end-to-end manufacturing of wooden and sheet metal retail display stands * Ensure all units meet strict quality and build standards before dispatch * Lead, train, and motivate the production and warehouse teams to achieve daily output targets * Manage raw material and finished goods stock systems, ensuring accurate logging and replenishment * Optimise the picking, assembly, and packing environment for speed and accuracy * Identify production bottlenecks and implement lean process improvements * Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety regulations * Drive operational efficiency while maintaining non-negotiable quality standards * Report on production performance, stock levels, and operational improvements to senior management What You Bring * 3–5 years’ proven leadership experience within a manufacturing or assembly environment * Strong understanding of assembly line workflows, ideally within woodwork, sheet metal, shopfitting, or display manufacturing * Solid experience managing stock and inventory systems * Ability to manage a fast-paced production and picking environment where precision is critical * A hands-on, proactive problem solver who can address equipment, staffing, or process challenges in real time * Strong organisational and team management skills * Own transport and valid license To apply, please send your CV with your salary expectations to natasha@personastaff.co.za   Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive feedback within 48 hours, please accept your application as unsuccessful.   Persona Staff (Pty) Ltd is POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013) compliant, all personal information is protected according to legislation. By applying for any of our available vacancies, you give Persona Staff consent to process your Personal Information for Recruitment Purposes, according to the POPI ACT, 2013. If you have any concerns regarding your Personal Information and our compliance towards the legislation, you are welcome to request our POPI Act Policy.