Assistant Production Manager at Hire Resolve

Job Description

• A well-established manufacturer of premium cast stone, paving, cladding, and landscaping products serving the construction and architectural industries, is currently seeking an Assistant Production Manager to join their team in Cape Town.

Responsibilities
Production & Operational Management

• Assist in overseeing daily factory and production operations to ensure efficiency and productivity.
• Support the Production Manager in executing production plans and achieving production targets.
• Monitor workflow, staffing levels, machine utilization, and production output.
• Ensure production processes are followed in accordance with company standards and operating procedures.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and assist with implementing corrective actions and process improvements.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and operational discipline throughout the factory.
• Escalate operational issues, equipment breakdowns, delays, and inefficiencies to the Production Manager as required.

Team Leadership & Staff Supervision

• Supervise and support factory employees across production areas.
• Assist with workforce planning, staff scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Promote a positive, productive, and accountable workplace culture.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and support to team members on the production floor.
• Monitor staff performance and address operational or behavioural concerns professionally.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.

Quality Control & Continuous Improvement

• Support the implementation and maintenance of quality control standards throughout production.
• Ensure products meet required specifications and quality expectations.
• Identify quality issues and assist with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving efficiency, reducing waste, and optimizing production processes.
• Encourage a culture of continuous improvement within the production team.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all health and safety policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized production environment.
• Assist with safety inspections, audits, incident reporting, and corrective actions.
• Promote a strong culture of safety awareness and accountability.

Reporting & Administration

• Assist with the preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.
• Monitor production KPIs and operational performance metrics.
• Record and communicate production challenges, downtime, and operational concerns accurately.
• Maintain production documentation and operational records.
• Provide operational feedback and recommendations to management.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with production, quality, maintenance, and logistics teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain professional and effective communication with employees and management.
• Support initiatives aimed at achieving company objectives and operational improvements.

Requirements

• Diploma in Project Management or an equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing, concrete wet-casting, factory, or production environment.
• Proven experience supervising teams and coordinating production activities.
• Strong understanding of production processes and factory operations.
• Computer literacy with the ability to compile and interpret production reports.
• Valid driver's license advantageous.