Oversee and coordinate mechanical design processes, including final sign-off and BOM compliance, ensuring all quality and packaging requirements are metProvide technical assistance for design changes, production planning, and job card coordination from kits received from storesManage daily manufacturing operations, setting and meeting production goals, schedules, and quality standardsAnalyze production data to optimize efficiency, layout, and material flow, while ensuring performance and safety requirements are metHire, train, supervise, and support staff, delegating tasks and collaborating with other departments to meet budget, productivity, and operational goalsDeliver the People Strategy in your area by managing, coaching, and developing a high-performing manufacturing team to achieve best practices, continuous improvements, and added valueSet and communicate department objectives/KPIs, monitor performance, and report on target achievements, taking necessary actions to address any issuesLead and manage the team by ensuring adequate staffing levels, handling recruitment, training, development, appraisals, and disciplinary issues, and providing technical expertise and daily supervision for maximum productivityBuild and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, liaising and collaborating to optimize performance, ensure compliance with strategies, and stay informed about market changes affecting supply and demand Skills & Experience: Minimum 3-5 years experienceProduction- and Project Management experienceExtensive plant level experienceAdvanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Kaizen, lean manufacturingExperience with managing profit and loss responsibilities for manufacturing Qualification:BEng/BSc in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical or MechatronicsLean manufacturing qualification would be beneficial Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered. Contact SHAWN VELDTMAN on