Cape Town Region: Senior Production Manager posted by Hire Resolve

A leading design-led outdoor products company is looking for an experienced Senior Production Manager to join their team in Cape Town . This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven leader to own end-to-end production delivery, ensuring luxury quality standards and cost-effective output through stable, repeatable processes. The successful candidate will drive stock control discipline, lead structured problem-solving to remove bottlenecks, and manage employee performance to build a culture of accountability and excellence. If you have 5 to 10 years of experience in FMCG production management and a proven track record of schedule adherence, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end production delivery to consistently achieve plan adherence, output, and on-time production targets. Own production planning and control to ensure stable execution, proactive recovery actions, and minimal disruption. Maintain and enforce quality standards by embedding quality ownership into daily operations and reducing defects and rework. Establish and sustain strong factory organization (5S) and visual management to improve flow, cleanliness, and operational control. Drive stock control discipline across production to prevent parts shortages, losses, and line stoppages. Manage employee performance and conduct, building accountability, capability, and consistent execution across teams. Ensure accurate and timely ERP production system governance, enabling reliable planning, reporting, and decision-making. Lead structured problem-solving and continuous improvement to remove bottlenecks, improve throughput, and stabilize processes. Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety standards and promote a safe, disciplined factory culture. Deliver daily, weekly, and monthly production reporting that provides clear performance visibility and escalates risks early. Requirements: Diploma/Degree in Production Management, Operations, or Industrial Engineering. 5 to 10 years in a production or manufacturing (FMCG) Management role. Proven track record delivering quality production output and schedule adherence. Experience with production planning and control, SMV/productivity improvement, and shop floor execution. Strong exposure to stock control processes and production to warehouse material flow. Experience using and governing an ERP system for production, including orders, confirmations, and stock movements. Demonstrated leadership capability in performance and conduct management of employees. Contact Hire Resolve 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 Adrienne Steyn at Hire Resolve on or on LinkedIn You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.