Assembly and Production Manager - Plastics Manufacturing (71289) at Ntice Sourcing Solutions

The Opportunity

• A leading manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Assembly & Production Manager to lead the day-to-day operations, production output and people within the Assembly Department.
• The successful candidate will have strong plastics manufacturing experience, preferably within injection moulding, combined with proven leadership and Lean Manufacturing expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily assembly and production operations, including casting, assembly and packing.
• Plan and allocate labour, materials and resources to achieve production targets.
• Drive quality, productivity, stock control and on-time dispatch.
• Lead, coach and develop production teams.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Implement and maintain Lean Manufacturing, 6S, Takt Time and One-Piece Flow principles.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, health & safety, PPE and housekeeping standards.

Requirements

• Matric with Mathematics and English.
• N6 Mechanical Engineering qualification.
• Minimum 5 years' production experience in plastics manufacturing, preferably injection moulding.
• Minimum 5 years' supervisory/management experience.
• Proven experience with Takt Time and One-Piece Flow.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and 6S.
• Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt certification or practical experience.
• Computer literate, including MS Office.
• Supervisory Management Certificate advantageous.
• Willingness to work shifts, overtime and extended hours when required.

Ideal Candidate: 

• A hands-on manufacturing leader with strong technical, people-management and problem-solving skills, who can drive production performance and continuous improvement in a fast-paced plastics manufacturing environment.