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 Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 48 hours. Persona Staff (PTY) Ltd. is POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013) compliant.