Queenstown Production Supervisor - Lead & Improve Ops

Placements24

Queenstown

On-site

NZD 32,000 - 55,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits
Provident fund
Professional development
Stable career

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will manage a team, ensure outputs meet targets for quality and safety, and collaborate with maintenance and quality control to optimise processes.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a hands-on approach to problem solving. Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and production management software is advantageous, with a focus on safety and

Qualifications

  • Experience supervising production in a manufacturing setting.
  • Strong knowledge of production processes, quality standards and safety.
  • Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Able to motivate a diverse team and drive performance.
  • Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise daily activities of the production team and meet schedules/targets.
  • Monitor processes to sustain quality and efficiency.
  • Provide leadership, training and guidance to staff.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental rules.
  • Allocate resources and manage personnel and materials.
  • Identify issues and implement corrective actions.
  • Maintain records and prepare management reports.
  • Foster teamwork and continuous improvement; collaborate with quality and maintenance.

Skills

Leadership
Production planning
Team management
Quality control
Safety compliance
Communication

Education

Technical qualification or experience

Tools

Production management software
Reporting tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will manage a team, ensure outputs meet targets for quality and safety, and collaborate with maintenance and quality control to optimise processes.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a hands-on approach to problem solving. Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and production management software is advantageous, with a focus on safety and

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