Senior Manager – Manufacturing
Listing reference: hesto_000369
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 9 December 2025
Position summary
Industry: Automotive Sector
Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing
Location: Stanger
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
About our company
Hesto
Introduction
Hesto Harnesses is looking for a dynamic and energetic candidate to join Production Department.
Job description
- Oversees and directs the operations of the production areas to ensure that manufacturing
operations run smoothly and efficiently, meeting quality standards and production targets - Monitor daily production performance (PPM, DDD and SSN) and targets
- Ensure customer support
- Ensure the visual management system is maintained
- Maintain and control stock levels and materials for the plant
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including quality control, supply chain, and
maintenance. - Drive a performance culture within the department through setting targets and monitoring
production output against targets - Drive a continuous improvement culture within the department to enhance production efficiency, reduce waste and improve quality through methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma etc
- Support effective implementation and/or execution of new projects such as the introduction
of new models - Optimize resource utilization and control production costs.
- Analyse and interpret various reports e.g. manufacturing, stock, customer schedules etc
- Prepare and/or present various reports at different meetings/forums
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality and environmental standards.
- Manage and monitor departmental budget
- Perform general management functions to ensure smooth running of the department
- Ensure team have clear performance objectives and development plans in place
- Motivate, delegate and empower appropriately, enabling direct reports to take responsibility
- Enhance development through providing coaching and/or other development opportunities
Minimum requirements
- Grade 12 (Essential)
- National Diploma/B-tech in Production/ Operations Management or Industrial Engineering
(Essential) - A relevant Post Graduate Qualification would be an added advantage
- 8 to 10 years’ experience in Production Management (Manager & Above) role (Essential)
- 5 years’ experience in a management role
- Computer Literacy – Strong MS Office (Essential), Syspro advantageous
Benefits
- Medical Aid
- Pension Fund