Assembly Operations Lead — Lean Manufacturing & Safety

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee assembly operations. You will lead a team of assembly line workers, ensure production targets are met with quality, and drive continuous improvement on the shop floor.

The role requires strong leadership, solid knowledge of assembly processes, safety compliance, and the ability to manage resources efficiently. Experience in lean manufacturing and meeting tight deadlines is preferred.

Qualifications

• Matriculation certificate or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years of manufacturing supervision experience.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Solid understanding of assembly line processes, quality control, and lean manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily assembly line operations, ensuring adherence to production schedules and quality standards.
• Manage and motivate the assembly team, fostering a productive and safe work environment.
• Monitor production output, identify and resolve any operational issues or bottlenecks.
• Implement and enforce safety procedures and best practices on the assembly floor.
• Train new employees and provide ongoing coaching and development to existing team members.
• Ensure efficient use of materials and resources to minimize waste and control costs.
• Collaborate with quality control and maintenance departments to ensure product integrity and equipment uptime.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide regular feedback to team members.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Lean manufacturing

Safety awareness

Education

Matriculation certificate

Relevant technical qualification (advantageous)

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee assembly operations. You will lead a team of assembly line workers, ensure production targets are met with quality, and drive continuous improvement on the shop floor.

The role requires strong leadership, solid knowledge of assembly processes, safety compliance, and the ability to manage resources efficiently. Experience in lean manufacturing and meeting tight deadlines is preferred.