Team Leader, Production

Dsm; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

As Team Leader, Production at a leading company in South Africa, you will optimize production processes and lead a dynamic team. This role offers growth opportunities and the chance to drive impactful changes in the food manufacturing industry.

Benefits

Collaborative team environment

Opportunities for continuous improvement

Training and development programs

Exposure to international operations

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment and leading teams.
• Experience in IR-related issues and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Managing a team of production operators and ensuring production targets are met.
• Implementing quality control measures and addressing quality issues.
• Participating in process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering

Bachelor's degree in supply chain

Bachelor's degree in production

Tools

SAP

Job description

As Team Leader, Production at dsm-firmenich's Midrand site in South Africa, you will lead and optimize production processes in a dynamic team environment, ensuring high-quality output and continuous improvement. This role offers opportunities for growth, international exposure, and the chance to drive impactful changes in the food manufacturing industry. Join us to shape the future of production excellence.

Your key responsibilities :

1. Managing a team of production operators, assigning tasks, and providing direction and guidance throughout the production process.
2. Working closely with planning and scheduling teams to ensure production targets and deadlines are met.
3. Ensuring all products adhere to quality standards and specifications, implementing quality control measures, and addressing any quality issues promptly.
4. Identifying the root cause of technical issues or production problems and implementing solutions.
5. Participating in process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and optimize resource utilization.
6. Training new team members and providing ongoing coaching and support to help team members develop their skills and improve performance.

We offer

• Collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for continuous improvement and process optimization
• Training and development programs
• A role in a dynamic and results-driven organization
• Exposure to international operations and travel opportunities
• An inclusive and multicultural team with respect for everyone

You bring

• A bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, supply chain, or production, with 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment and leading teams.
• Leadership experience in the food manufacturing industry, with excellent communication, numeracy, and computer literacy skills.
• Ability to identify problems and implement preventative strategies to minimize risk, along with skills in supervision, coaching, managing processes, and process improvement.
• Proficiency in tracking budget expenses, production planning, controls and instrumentation, and strategic agility.
• Collaborative team worker, passionate, results-driven, well-organized, analytical, creative, and able to function independently when required.
• Experience in IR-related issues, stock control, and familiarity with SAP is advantageous.

At dsm-firmenich, we don't just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it's fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that's better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you're making a difference, we'll make sure you're growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up, and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They're essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Our application process

Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. Due to privacy regulations, we can only actively interact with applications via our career portal. If you have any questions, please contact Vishal Gorecha, Talent Acquisition Business Partner at [contact details].

DEI and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that's exactly the kind of culture we're building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we're serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we're committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we're here to help – just let us know what you need, and we'll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We're managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you're applying as an individual, we'd love to hear from you. We're not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.