Hands-On Production Manager (Port Elizabeth)
GEOTECH · Port Elizabeth
Overview
GEOTECH in Port Elizabeth is looking for a hands-on Production Manager to run daily operations, lead production and cleaning teams, and keep quality, stock and dispatch on track. This permanent role suits someone with 3 to 5 years of team leader or managerial experience who enjoys being on the floor and solving problems. You will report to the General Manager and play a key part in keeping the facility safe, clean and efficient.
About the role
As Production Manager at GEOTECH in Port Elizabeth, you will take ownership of the day to day production environment. You will plan and coordinate production activities so customer orders and dispatch deadlines are met, while keeping a close eye on quality, stock and safety.
You will lead the production and cleaning teams, prepare weekly material orders, oversee receiving and inspect incoming stock. You will also manage product sorting and order preparation, control stock levels and sign off dispatches. When customer quality complaints come in, you will investigate and implement corrective actions, and you will monitor waste and weekly material costs to report on operational performance.
This is a hands-on role for someone who is comfortable on the production floor, guiding staff on safe equipment use and maintaining hygiene and housekeeping standards. You will report to the General Manager and help keep the facility efficient and compliant.
Requirements
- Matric (Grade 12)
- 3 to 5 years of managerial or team leader experience
- Strong team supervision, planning and organisational skills
- Practical understanding of quality control, waste management and safe equipment operation
- Ability to prepare accurate production and stock reports
- Valid driver's license and own vehicle
Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate production activities to meet customer orders and dispatch deadlines
- Prepare weekly material orders and coordinate procurement to support production
- Oversee receiving, inspect incoming stock and ensure quality standards are met
- Manage production processes, product sorting and preparation of customer orders
- Control stock levels, monitor inventory movements and ensure accurate daily reporting
- Supervise and sign off dispatches, ensuring orders are accurate and on time
- Investigate customer quality complaints, coordinate quality checks and implement corrective actions
- Monitor waste, review weekly material costs and report on operational performance
- Supervise production and cleaning staff, maintaining safety, hygiene and housekeeping standards
- Ensure machinery and equipment are operated safely and correctly, providing staff guidance where required
Benefits
Company performance bonus, creche, training
Job details
- Organisation
- GEOTECH
- Location
- Port Elizabeth
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Matric
- Category
- Manufacturing & Production
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
This hands-on Production Manager role at GEOTECH is a good fit if you have already led a team in a warehouse, factory or production setting and want to step up. When you apply, make sure your CV clearly shows your supervisory experience, the size of the teams you have led, and any quality control or stock management you have handled. Highlight your driver's license and own vehicle since these are required. In an interview, be ready to talk about how you solve production delays and deal with quality complaints practically. Show that you are comfortable on the floor, not just in an office, and that you can keep a team motivated while meeting deadlines.
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