Minimum Job Requirements: Matric (non-negotiable). Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management, Business Management or Engineering. Honours and Masters Degree, a strong advantage. Proven experience in a production and operations management role, within the manufacturing industry. Knowledge and experience in the retail shopfitting environment will be an advantage Familiar with Kaizen and Lean Management. Excellent leadership and team management skills. Highly computer literate: SAP Business One, MS Office, Mecad/So l i dworks or similar for engineering drawings Must be able to read and interpret Engineering drawings Strong on technical problem-solving Understanding of sheet metal manufacturing (CNC cutting, bending, punching, rolling, special welding) and woodwork processes Responsibilities: Oversee effective application of resources for Production Departments (Sheet Metal & Fabrication, Assembly & Powder Coating & Wood, as well as Despatch Production planning and scheduling of jobs. Proficient in production management and software tools. Health and safety - prioritise and enforce safety protocols, conduct regular safety training, and address potential hazards. Set quality standards. Oversee and manage production processes to ensure they run efficiently, cost-effectively, and safely. Organise equipment repair and routine maintenance. BOMs and inventory controls - understand complex BOMs and manage inventory to lower costs of production and improve efficiencies. Stay up to date with industry regulations and company regulations. Develop a monthly report on the production team's compliance. Define workflows, communicate processes, and ensure practices are refined. Use problem-solving and decision-making skills to navigate challenges in production environments. Co-ordinate activities with Production and Operation teams. Inspect materials and equipment. Maintain production records. Attend meetings. Provide production performance reports.