Manufacturing Job Vacancies Available To Apply
This is your field. You've honed your skills and built your expertise in manufacturing, and now it's time to find a role where that talent can truly shine. These job openings are the next chapter in your professional story.
Unilever is seeking a dedicated Execution Planner to join their team. This pivotal role involves translating the Master Production Schedule (MPS) into a detailed, daily production schedule for a one-week horizon. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver, ensuring that factory capacities are optimally utilized and that any operational changes are promptly fed back to the planning hub. A key component of this position is fostering a strong working relationship with factory teams to drive effective plan adoption and maintain operational efficiency. This is a chance to play a critical role in the end-to-end supply chain, ensuring production goals are consistently met in a fast-paced environment.
The Machine Operator is responsible for providing customers with accurately cut timber and boards in a timely and efficient manner. This role requires precision in machine maintenance, adjusting settings, and regulating speed to ensure correct edge trimming and sanding. The operator is also responsible for assisting customers, maintaining a tidy and safe cutting area, and reporting any stock shortages or machine failures.
The Micro Technician is responsible for ensuring that all incoming raw materials and finished products meet Danone’s strict microbiological standards. This role involves monitoring manufacturing hygiene, performing laboratory tests, and acting as a key reference for microbiological and hygienic standards on site. The technician will also be involved in training, reporting, and supporting the overall product safety and quality assurance initiatives.
The Quality RM/PM Technician provides essential quality assurance services to ensure that all incoming raw materials and packaging materials meet Danone’s stringent requirements. This role involves analyzing materials, liaising with suppliers, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to maintain the highest standards of food safety and quality within the business.
The Line Lead, also known as a Unit Manager, is responsible for leading a team and overseeing the implementation of manufacturing systems to improve line efficiency and production. This role holds full accountability for the line's business results and organizational capabilities across all shifts. The Line Lead will work closely with other teams to achieve production goals while ensuring strict adherence to safety and food quality standards.
The Process Lead is a crucial role responsible for leading and managing both routine and non-routine improvement activities to enhance line performance. This position requires an individual with a deep understanding of production lines and improvement methodologies. The Process Lead will actively engage in problem-solving and provide coaching to address and resolve chronic issues, ensuring continuous improvement within the manufacturing process.
As a Specialist in Analysis and Improvement at our Mamatwan Mine, you will play a key role in driving operational excellence. This permanent position is responsible for embedding a culture of continuous improvement within the business. You will analyze production processes, identify optimization opportunities, and facilitate the implementation of initiatives like LEAN and the South32 Operating Model to ensure resources are used effectively and optimal outputs are achieved.
This position is critical to ensuring seamless production operations, minimizing downtime, and upholding safety standards in Southern Africa’s leading domestic appliance manufacturer. Your technical expertise and leadership skills will drive efficiency, foster innovation, and support Defy’s legacy of quality and reliability in a dynamic industrial environment.
The CSIR is seeking an Industrial Engineer in the Advanced Materials and Manufacturing impact area within the Manufacturing cluster. The role focuses on optimizing foundry and powder metallurgy production processes, improving efficiency, ensuring quality in manufacturing parts, components, and systems, and driving cost-effective solutions and continuous improvement initiatives, including the implementation of 4IR technologies. The position is based in Pretoria.
Worldwide Positions is seeking a qualified and experienced Print Estimator to join our team in Bloemfontein. The role focuses on providing accurate cost estimates for litho and digital printing projects, including continuous and sheetfed printing. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in print estimation and proficiency with Dolphin software, and be able to start as soon as possible.
Worldwide Positions is seeking a Qualified Electrician to join a team in the signage solutions manufacturing sector. This permanent role is ideal for a hands-on, technically skilled individual with a strong background in factory maintenance and electrical systems.
Worldwide Positions is looking for an experienced Machine Operator to run SO and Flat Bag machines within the flexo packaging manufacturing industry. The role requires strong technical knowledge and hands-on ability with bag machines that include integrated printers. The position offers a permanent opportunity based in Durban.
Minuteman Press seeks a Print and binding finisher with essential experience in book binding, paper cutting, folding machines, and vinyl applications. Previous experience in the printing industry is required.
Pollock Associates is recruiting a Chief Executive Officer for a high-end boat manufacturing facility in the Eastern Cape. The role combines executive leadership with hands-on production oversight and requires a deep technical understanding of boatbuilding and sailing. Responsibilities span the entire production lifecycle, from materials to sea trials, ensuring operational excellence and top-tier craftsmanship while maintaining close engagement with clients and naval architects. Candidates from within South Africa or abroad are encouraged to apply, including those open to relocation.
Pollock Associates is hiring two Quality Control Supervisors for a pharmaceutical manufacturing client in Cape Town. One role will focus on regulatory compliance, while the other will lead operational QC processes. Both positions are key to ensuring consistent product safety and quality, working closely with cross-functional teams to meet stringent industry and internal standards. Reporting to the QC Manager, these roles offer impact, pace, and collaborative opportunities in a dynamic environment.
Writing on the Wall, a leader in retail print and activations, is hiring experienced large format print operators. The position requires knowledge of flatbed UV and Latex printers, colour profiling, print file handling, and finishing practices. Prior exposure to Caldera, Zund systems, and various media substrates is important.