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Production Manager â Automotive Manufacturing Jobs in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Production Manager â Automotive Manufacturing
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Recruiter:
Greys Personnel
Job Ref:
DBN003441/SM
Date posted:
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Location:
Durban, South Africa
SUMMARY:
Lead the production team to deliver operational excellence in a high-standard automotive manufacturing environment, ensuring quality, on-time delivery, and efficiency while fostering continuous improvement and safety.
POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead production operations, implementing and maintaining policies and standards.
- Monitor KPIs, investigate gaps, and implement improvements.
- Plan human resources to meet production demands efficiently.
- Promote workplace safety, 5S, and housekeeping.
- Coach and develop supervisors and team leaders.
- Collaborate with other departments to resolve production, quality, and tooling challenges.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize operations.
Essential Requirements:
- Engineering Diploma/Degree or relevant qualification.
- Minimum 5 years’ production experience in automotive or metal manufacturing.
- At least 3 years in production management, ideally leading large teams in a unionized environment.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, production scheduling, and preventive maintenance.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Why this role?
Lead a high-performing production team in a dynamic automotive manufacturing environment, shaping processes, driving KPIs, and making a tangible impact on quality, efficiency, and delivery performance.
How to apply:
