Automotive Production Supervisor - Lead Lean Team (Paarl)

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee operations at our automotive components facility. You will lead production staff, manage daily workflows and drive continuous improvement to deliver high-quality parts on schedule.

The role requires strong leadership, organizational skills and a solid understanding of production processes in automotive manufacturing, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory role within automotive manufacturing.
• Proven experience supervising production lines and teams.
• Familiarity with IATF 16949 quality standards is a plus.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and their application.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the activities of production line operators and team leads.
• Ensure production targets are met consistently and efficiently.
• Monitor production processes to maintain quality standards and product integrity.
• Enforce safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all staff.
• Train and mentor production team members with ongoing guidance and feedback.
• Manage shift operations, including scheduling and resource allocation.
• Identify and address production issues and bottlenecks promptly.
• Collaborate with quality control and maintenance to resolve issues.
• Maintain production records and prepare shift reports.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives on the production floor.

Skills

Leadership

Production scheduling

Lean manufacturing

Quality standards (IATF 16949)

Team management

Problem solving

Shift management

Communication

Education

Technical qualification or certification

Job description

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee operations at our automotive components facility. You will lead production staff, manage daily workflows and drive continuous improvement to deliver high-quality parts on schedule.

The role requires strong leadership, organizational skills and a solid understanding of production processes in automotive manufacturing, with a focus on safety and efficiency.