Automotive Production Supervisor

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Leadership development and training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Automotive Production Supervisor in Soweto to oversee daily assembly line operations, drive efficiency, and uphold quality standards. The role focuses on leading a diverse production team, promoting a safe workplace, and achieving targeted outputs in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in automotive production supervision, plus strong knowledge of lean processes, safety compliance, and team development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical qualification in manufacturing or engineering is advantageous.
• 3+ years of experience in a supervisory role within an automotive manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong understanding of automotive assembly processes and lean manufacturing principles.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage and motivate a diverse team.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the production team on the assembly line.
• Ensure that production targets are met efficiently and within quality specifications.
• Monitor workflow and identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies, implementing solutions promptly.
• Train and mentor production staff, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational procedures.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and enforce compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with maintenance and quality control departments to resolve production-related issues.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Lean manufacturing

Quality assurance

Health and safety

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Technical qualification in manufacturing/engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated and proactive Automotive Production Supervisor to oversee operations at their manufacturing facility in Soweto . You will be responsible for managing a team of production staff, ensuring efficient workflow, maintaining quality standards, and promoting a safe working environment. This role requires strong leadership abilities, a solid understanding of automotive manufacturing processes, and a commitment to achieving production targets. You will play a key role in driving operational excellence and continuous improvement on the production floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the production team on the assembly line.
• Ensure that production targets are met efficiently and within quality specifications.
• Monitor workflow and identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies, implementing solutions promptly.
• Train and mentor production staff, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational procedures.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and enforce compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with maintenance and quality control departments to resolve production-related issues.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical qualification in manufacturing or engineering is advantageous.
• 3+ years of experience in a supervisory role within an automotive manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong understanding of automotive assembly processes and lean manufacturing principles.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage and motivate a diverse team.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a manufacturing setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular performance evaluations.
• Health insurance coverage and retirement savings plan.
• Paid vacation and public holidays.
• Opportunities for leadership development and further training.
• A dynamic and collaborative manufacturing environment.