Production Order Manager

Location: Wadeville, Gauteng
Industry: Heavy Engineering / Energy / Manufacturing
Contract Duration: 12 Months (Strong potential for extension)

A global leader in energy technology seeks a technically adept Production Order Manager to own the complete lifecycle of complex refurbishment and manufacturing projects. This is a hybrid role combining deep production planning with hands-on project engineering, making you the critical link between engineering drawings and workshop delivery. You will ensure technical solutions are efficiently and effectively executed on the shop floor.

Essential Requirements:

• National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 6+ years in a heavy engineering/machine shop environment, with proven experience in refurbishment, repair, and overhaul (R&O)
• Must be able to interpret complex engineering drawings and specify the machining process
• Strong experience with SAP (PP/PM modules) and MS Project
• A demonstrable blend of practical workshop knowledge and systematic planning skills
• Excellent communication to coordinate between engineering and production teams
• Experience in turbine, compressor, or rotating equipment refurbishment
• Exposure to CNC and conventional machining processes

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the technical planner and project engineer for refurbishment and new parts orders, from quotation and process planning to final delivery
• Translate engineering drawings into detailed manufacturing plans, defining sequences, machines, tooling, and estimated times
• Develop and maintain precision production schedules (MS Project), optimizing workshop capacity and material flow
• Use SAP for order management, costing, and production control
• Collaborate daily with Workshop Foremen, Procurement, and Design Engineering to solve technical issues and prevent delays
• Conduct root-cause analysis for production delays and implement corrective actions
• Ensure all projects meet On-Time Delivery (OTD), quality, and cost targets