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Factory Manager (JB5276)

Johannesburg
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Manufacturing
Reference: JB5276

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Kontak Recruitment

Factory Manager (JB5276)
Wadeville, Johannesburg
Market-Related
Duration: Permanent

Join a leading player in the packaging machinery industry. We're looking for a hands-on Factory Manager to run a busy service workshop. The ideal candidate is technically strong, thrives under pressure, and knows how to manage a team while keeping operations running like clockwork. If you’ve got experience with industrial or packaging machinery and know your way around a factory floor—this one’s for you.
Minimum Requirements:
3+ years’ experience in factory or workshop management
Industry experience in packaging or industrial machinery
Strong technical background in mechanical and electrical systems
Proven ability to lead and manage a technical team
Excellent problem-solving and organisational skills
High attention to detail and clear communication
Valid driver’s license
Trade certificate or technical qualification (advantageous)

Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversee all workshop operations including repairs, testing, and servicing of machinery
Supervise technicians and installers, ensuring quality and productivity
Plan and schedule machine builds, maintenance, and support tasks
Ensure machines meet strict quality standards before delivery
Maintain tools and enforce health and safety procedures
Manage stock levels for parts and consumables
Liaise with sales to prep machines for client delivery and install
Support field teams with technical troubleshooting
Track job cards, service records, and workshop performance

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

IMPORTANT: We specialize in specific niche fields. Regret that we are unable to provide assistance for any fields outside of this scope. Fields can be viewed on our website.

Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer:
Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.
Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.
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Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment via the client.
Offer clarity: Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions.
No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.
Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying, confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received, you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.

Candidate Requirements

3+ years’ experience in factory or workshop management
Industry experience in packaging or industrial machinery
Strong technical background in mechanical and electrical systems
Proven ability to lead and manage a technical team
Excellent problem-solving and organisational skills
High attention to detail and clear communication
Valid driver’s license
Trade certificate or technical qualification (advantageous)

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About Kontak Recruitment

Kontak Recruitment is a Pastel Certified Recruiter which specializes in the recruitment of personnel on all career levels including the placement of temporary, contract as well as permanent staffing. We enjoy the personalized approach with regards to out candidates focusing on their needs and requirements as well as a personalized approach with our clients in delivering an excellent service.

Kontak Recruitment conducts business in an ethical and honest manner. We aim at building long term relationships that are to the mutual benefit of all parties. We offer a responsible and personalized service to clients and candidates. We encourage an employment environment that provides equal opportunities for all employees. All positions and applications remain confidential protecting the rights and interests of both the client and the candidates.

Our core focus is delivering a staffing solution in the niche fields of Pastel Consultants,finance as well as office support. As part of this service offering we include extensive reference and qualification checks as well as a criminal and credit check. Our focus is quality and we will present the most efficient and integrated ways of satisfying the skills need within the company.

Permanent staff placements – We strive to find the right fit and providing support to client and candidate during the first three months of the employment.

Temporary and Contract placements – We offer immediate access to staff on all levels on a flexible basis. Kontak Recruitment administers the payroll and all statutory returns.

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