Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Assembly Department Manager to lead a high-performing manufacturing assembly team within a fast-paced production environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving operational efficiency, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring consistent production output while leading a large frontline team.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Management
- Lead, supervise, and develop a team of 40+ assembly staff
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
- Conduct performance reviews, training, and skills development
- Manage attendance, discipline, and workforce planning
Production & Operations Management
- Oversee daily assembly line operations to meet production targets
- Implement and maintain production tracking systems (KPIs, dashboards, visual management)
- Identify and resolve production bottlenecks quickly and effectively
- Ensure ERP systems are accurately updated with production data
Process Optimisation
- Balance assembly lines to improve efficiency and reduce waste
- Drive Lean Manufacturing principles (5S, Kaizen, continuous improvement)
- Improve throughput, reduce downtime, and optimise workflows
Quality & Compliance
- Maintain high-quality standards and ensure first-time-right production targets
- Conduct regular quality inspections and implement corrective actions
- Enforce strict adherence to safety standards and OHS regulations
- Maintain clean, safe, and organised workstations
Requirements
- Minimum 3+ years in a supervisory or managerial role
- Experience in a high-volume manufacturing or assembly environment
- Proven ability to manage large teams (30–50+ employees)
- National Diploma or Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field.
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing (5S, Kaizen, line balancing)
- Experience with ERP systems and production tracking tools
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical ability
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Focus on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement
How to Apply:
- Contact Hire Resolve today for your next career-changing move
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
- Apply for this role today, contact Mischa Bornman at mischa.bornman@hireresolve.us or on LinkedIn
- You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV to: manufacturing@hireresolve.za.com
About
Specialists in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Mining, Manufacturing and Finance Careers! Hire Resolve is one of the larger and more agile South African recruitment companies that focus on placing professionals and skilled people in permanent employment and contract employment. We prefer and focus on working with top quality professionals and candidates in South Africa and Africa. Hire Resolve has successfully placed Engineering, Mining, IT, Manufacturing and Finance professionals with top firms across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and in Africa. Hire Resolve has assisted candidates to find jobs at over 100 JSE listed companies of which many are global companies with offices and operations in South Africa and Africa. It is for this reason that we are well respected in the industries we operate in and in the recruitment industry.
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