Automotive Plant Shift Lead: Ops & Team Builder

Profile Personnel; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel is seeking a hands-on leader with strong manufacturing experience to drive operational excellence in an automotive environment. The role oversees daily Paint Line shift operations, leads production teams, and ensures targets, quality and safety are met.

The ideal candidate holds a Diploma or Degree in Operations Management with 5–10 years of relevant experience, proven shift leadership, and a track record of improving processes under pressure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Diploma in Operations Management or related field.
• 5–10 years in manufacturing or automotive environment.
• Experience in plant line department and leading shift operations.
• Strong production process understanding and performance management.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage daily Paint Line shift operations.
• Lead, supervise and motivate production teams to achieve targets.
• Monitor production performance, quality and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and quality standards.
• Identify operational challenges and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure effective utilisation of manpower, equipment and resources.
• Prepare and communicate shift reports and production updates.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Problem solving

Resilience

Shift operations

Production management

Continuous improvement

Education

Operations management degree

Job description

Profile Personnel is seeking a hands-on leader with strong manufacturing experience to drive operational excellence in an automotive environment. The role oversees daily Paint Line shift operations, leads production teams, and ensures targets, quality and safety are met.

The ideal candidate holds a Diploma or Degree in Operations Management with 5–10 years of relevant experience, proven shift leadership, and a track record of improving processes under pressure.