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Technical Manager

  • Gauteng
  • Salary: Market Related
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Sectors: Manufacturing
  • Reference: 170353

Apply before Feb 28 2026 | 19 Days left

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Hire Resolve

    Are you a technical powerhouse with a strategic mindset? A leading name in the pharmaceutical packaging sector is looking for a seasoned professional to steer their production facility toward peak efficiency. This role is designed for a leader who understands the intricate mechanics of injection and blow moulding as well as the high-stakes business of profitability and quality management.

    The Opportunity

    As the Technical Manager, you will be responsible for the daily operations of a sophisticated manufacturing facility. Your primary mission is to optimize output while maintaining the stringent quality standards required for pharmaceutical primary packaging. You aren't just a manager; you are a technical expert who can troubleshoot tooling issues, implement continuous improvement solutions, and lead a diverse team toward operational excellence.


    Key Responsibilities

    • Operational Excellence: Manage daily facility operations to ensure machines and equipment are correctly set to optimize output and minimize scrap or rejects.

    • Technical Oversight: Monitor and address tooling issues and machinery maintenance while ensuring corrective and preventative measures are in place through continuous improvement.

    • Strategic Management: Take full accountability for the division’s profitability, including costings, pricing, and overall business efficiency.

    • Compliance & Quality: Oversee QMS and ISO standards within your division, ensuring total adherence to health and safety regulations.

    • Leadership & Admin: Manage HR/IR issues and ensure staff fully document all incidents through frequent inspections and rigorous adherence to company methodologies.

    Requirements

    • Education: Matric with Mathematics and a relevant Degree or 3-year Plastics Diploma (or equivalent).

    • Technical Background: Qualified Toolmaker Highly advantageous 

    • Industry Experience: 5 years of hands-on experience in Injection Moulding, Injection Blow Moulding, Blow Moulding, and PET manufacturing specifically for pharmaceutical primary packaging.

    • Leadership Experience: 5 years of Management experience in Plastics Manufacturing.

    • Essential Skills: Strong Technical, Business, and Communication skills; must be a proven leader with high computer literacy.

    • Advantageous: Completion of HR and Quality-related courses.


    Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

    Apply for this role today, contact Thomas Stacey at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn. You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: Manufacturing@hireresolve.za.com


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About Hire Resolve

Hire Resolve removes the stress of the career search by understanding you as an individual. We take more than just your qualifications into account, considering factors like your salary and benefits expectations as well as your preferred workplace culture to ensure that we find the perfect opportunities to meet your unique needs.

As a specialist recruitment agency, we focus on the Engineering, Finance, IT, Mining, Manufacturing, and Logistics industries. Our team of recruitment consultants is well-versed and highly networked in the industries in which they operate and are dedicated to ensuring that every placement is a perfect fit.

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