Cape Town Production Supervisor - Lead & Improve Operations

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 279,000 - 424,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Production Supervisor in Cape Town to lead daily production activities, train and motivate a team, and ensure adherence to schedules and targets. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficient problem-solving on the production floor.

You will monitor processes, implement corrective actions, and collaborate with maintenance to minimize downtime while driving continuous improvement and strong shift communication across departments.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate is required.
• National Diploma in Operations Management or related field is advantageous.
• 3–5 years in manufacturing or production, with 1–2 years in a supervisory role.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a production team.
• Good understanding of manufacturing principles and processes.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities to ensure schedules and targets are met.
• Lead, train, and motivate a team of production operators.
• Monitor production processes and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate production records (output, waste, downtime).
• Collaborate with maintenance to address equipment issues and minimize downtime.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives on the production floor.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback to staff.
• Ensure effective communication between shifts and departments.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Flexibility

Education

Matric

National Diploma in Operations Management

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Production Supervisor in Cape Town to lead daily production activities, train and motivate a team, and ensure adherence to schedules and targets. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficient problem-solving on the production floor.

You will monitor processes, implement corrective actions, and collaborate with maintenance to minimize downtime while driving continuous improvement and strong shift communication across departments.