TRAFFIC Gauteng

Production Manager

Epiroc Group

Job Description

Production Manager

Functional area: Production

Onsite or Remote: Onsite

Country/Region: ZA

City: Centurion

Location: Centurion, GT, ZA, 157

Company name: Epiroc Digital Safety Solutions South Af

Date of posting: Mar 19, 2026

Mission of the role

Join us as a Production Manager. You will oversee manufacturing processes, ensuring efficient and timely production of goods while maintaining high quality standards. This includes managing a team of assembly line workers and production staff in both the manufacturing and mechanical production sections, coordinating their activities to optimize workflow and productivity.

Your Mission
  • Plan and manage production schedules to meet demand and targets
  • Coordinate with procurement, development, and other teams to ensure smooth operations
  • Monitor production performance, quality, and resource availability
  • Ensure on-time, cost-effective delivery of customer orders
  • Analyse production data and drive continuous process improvements
  • Implement and maintain quality control measures and standards
  • Lead, train, and support production staff to ensure effective performance
  • Manage production issues, risks, and team performance
  • Maintain production documentation, reports, and administrative processes
  • Provide technical support, including troubleshooting, maintenance, and engineering assistance
Your Profile
  • A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Management, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
  • Proven experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
  • Beginner experience required in using production management software and tools.
  • Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Intermediate experience is required in managing complex production systems or multiple production facilities, along with expertise in regulatory compliance and quality assurance standards specific to the industry, and the ability to develop and implement strategic plans for optimizing production processes and meeting organizational goals.

Closing Date: 01 April 2026

Why Epiroc?

By joining our team, you'll make a big difference in the energy transition. At Epiroc, we take pride in being passionate innovators, driving the change toward a brighter future for both people and the planet. Guided by our values of Collaboration, Commitment, and Innovation, we foster a culture of trust, growth, and lasting impact.

It all starts with people. The world needs metals and minerals for the energy transition and our cities and infrastructure must be developed to serve a growing population. To succeed, we need to speed up the shift towards more sustainable mining and construction industries. We at Epiroc accelerate this transformation, together with customers and business partners in more than 150 countries, by developing and providing innovative and safe equipment, digital solutions, and aftermarket support.

All new thinkers are welcome. We are looking for those who want to develop, grow, and dare to think new. In Epiroc we attract, develop, and retain diverse talent valuing authenticity and unique perspectives, driving our spirit of innovation. We foster an inclusive culture where diversity isn't just a goal but a part of our values and way of working. This is how we do business for a sustainable future. Learn more at

About This Role

Career insights for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers positions

Salary Benchmark
R36,020/month
R23,263 to R53,217/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening Management of Personnel Resources Speaking Time Management Coordination
Common Technologies
Epicor Kinetic Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne SAP S/4HANA Microsoft PowerPoint 365 Email software HCL Notes Microsoft Exchange Online Safari

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