Permanent
Factory Manager
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About this role
Manufacturing - Other Manufacturing
Western Cape
FULL TIME
R30 000,00 - R45 000,00 (PER MONTH)
Job Summary
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
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