Manufacturing Manager

In brief

**Overview** This full-time, permanent Manufacturing Manager (also referred to as Workshop / Manufacturing Manager) position is with a well-established company specializing in commercial vehicle body manufacturing and heavy structural steel fabrication. Located in Pretoria North, the role offers a salary of R35 000 CTC and is open to an experienced and hands-on professional. **What you will do** As a Workshop / Manufacturing Manager, the successful candidate will manage and lead workshop teams, adopting a hands-on leadership approach. The role involves applying strong mechanical problem-solving and diagnostic abilities, and utilizing an in-depth practical knowledge of cutting, bending, and welding processes, including MIG/flux-cored welding. The manager will also apply skills in reading and interpreting structural, mechanical, and hydraulic drawings, and utilize experience with chassis integration, tipping mechanisms, and tanker systems. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Minimum 5 years' experience as a Workshop Manager, Production Manager or Works Manager within commercial vehicle body building or heavy structural steel manufacturing * Strong ability to read and interpret structural, mechanical and hydraulic drawings * In-depth practical knowledge of cutting, bending and welding processes, including MIG/flux-cored welding * Experience with chassis integration, tipping mechanisms and tanker systems will be essential * Strong mechanical problem-solving and diagnostic abilities * Proven experience managing and leading workshop teams * Hands-on leadership approach with strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills * Relevant Trade Test (Boilermaker / Plater / Toolmaker) or tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering / Production Management will be advantageous * Valid driver's licence **Who should apply** This role is suitable for an experienced and hands-on Workshop / Manufacturing Manager with a minimum of 5 years' experience in commercial vehicle body building or heavy structural steel manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing and leading workshop teams, possess strong technical abilities in reading drawings, welding processes, and mechanical problem-solving, and have expertise in chassis integration, tipping mechanisms, and tanker systems. A hands-on leadership approach, along with strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills, is also required. Candidates with a relevant Trade Test or tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering / Production Management are encouraged to apply, as well as those holding a valid driver's licence. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/manufacturing-manager-dant-personnel-recruitment Source: myjobmag

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• Welding
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