Professions - Interior/Industrial Design Western Cape FULL TIME Job Summary Key Responsibilities * Manage and supervise a production team of 20+ staff. * Plan daily production according to customer orders and deadlines. * Monitor production output and quality standards. * Set up equipment and coordinate maintenance and servicing. * Manage stock requirements to meet production needs. * Oversee warehouse operations and stock storage. * Supervise the loading of customer orders. * Assist with HR matters involving production staff. * Maintain OHS standards. * Ensure production areas remain clean, organised and efficient. * Maintain production records and administration. * Coach, mentor and develop employees. * Participate as a member of the management team. Requirements * Grade 12 / Matric. * 5+ years' Production Manager / Production Supervisor experience. * Proven experience managing 20+ production staff. * Relevant tertiary qualification advantageous. * Strong technical aptitude and manufacturing knowledge. * Experience within timber, woodworking, shopfitting, engineering, packaging, printing, metal or plastics manufacturing advantageous. * Strong production planning and organisational ability. * Good problem-solving and decision-making skills. * Computer literate – Excel and Outlook. * Forklift license advantageous. * OHS experience advantageous. * Able to manage deadlines and work effectively under pressure. * Strong but fair people-management style. Working Hours Monday–Friday: 08:00–17:00 Saturday: 08:00–13:00 The ideal candidate will be a structured, practical production leader with a strong focus on quality, productivity, people management and continuous improvement. West Coast Personnel Recruiter
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Western Cape is an important market for jobs and professional roles in South Africa. The Western Cape mixes tourism, agriculture, tech, and creative industries with strong municipal and NGO hiring. Cape Town roles often attract national applicants, so local availability can be an advantage. Hospitality, wine and agriculture, software, design, and green-energy projects are common. Seasonal hiring spikes around summer; graduate programmes often open in the first half of the year. Peak-season traffic and long commutes from outlying towns can affect reliability. Mention clearly whether you can work on-site in Cape Town, Stellenbosch, or surrounding areas.
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