Automotive Production Lead – Lean, Quality & Growth

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

On-site role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor for its Benoni site to lead daily manufacturing operations in a high-volume automotive environment. You will drive lean initiatives, coach a team of operators, and partner with maintenance, QA and supply chain to meet safety, quality and production targets.

This role requires strong leadership and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate has automotive manufacturing experience, familiarity with lean principles, and a solid grasp of

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Production Supervisor in automotive manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of lean principles (5S, Kaizen, JIT).
• Familiarity with IATF 16949 quality systems is advantageous.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage a diverse workforce and optimize resources.
• Experience with production planning, scheduling and MES is desirable.
• High school diploma required; technical education/certifications are a plus.
• On-site work in Benoni, Gauteng is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production on assigned lines and meet targets for volume, quality and efficiency.
• Lead, train and motivate a team of production operators.
• Apply lean techniques to drive continuous improvement and reduce waste.
• Monitor processes, identify deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure safety protocols and health regulations are followed.
• Collaborate with maintenance, QA and supply chain for smooth operations.
• Maintain production data and prepare shift reports.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Problem-solving

Communication

Team motivation

Education

High school diploma

Technical certificate (preferred)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor for its Benoni site to lead daily manufacturing operations in a high-volume automotive environment. You will drive lean initiatives, coach a team of operators, and partner with maintenance, QA and supply chain to meet safety, quality and production targets.

This role requires strong leadership and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate has automotive manufacturing experience, familiarity with lean principles, and a solid grasp of