Factory Supervisor

RPO Recruitment; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Germiston is seeking an experienced Factory Supervisor to oversee daily operations in the glass and aluminium industry. Candidates should possess proven supervisory experience and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing production workflows, ensuring quality standards, and enforcing safety protocols. Proficiency in factory management systems and Microsoft applications is essential. This role offers a competitive salary based on experience and is full-time.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory role within a glass and/or aluminium manufacturing environment.
• In‑depth knowledge of glass and aluminium processes including cutting, processing, polishing, assembling and lamination.
• Strong leadership, decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and motivate factory staff across multiple departments.
• Manage daily production workflow schedules and resource allocation.
• Ensure production targets are met within set deadlines and quality standards.

Skills

Inventory Control

Production Floor

Quality Standards

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Factory Supervisor RPO Recruitment • Germiston, Gauteng, South Africa

About Us

RPO is a Recruitment Specialist focused on providing recruitment solutions specifically tailored to our valued clients. RPO focuses on select market segments namely Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Information Technology and Mining. With over 12 years of experience in the recruitment industry, RPO has access to many high‑caliber candidates across various industries all accessible through our highly trained and specialised recruiters. We focus on helping you reach your personal and professional goals by connecting you to bigger and better career paths.

Description

A well‑established manufacturing company in the glass and aluminium industry is looking for an experienced Factory Supervisor with strong leadership capabilities and hands‑on production experience to oversee daily factory operations and ensure production targets, quality standards and safety requirements are consistently met.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and motivate factory staff across multiple departments including cutting, assembling, polishing, lamination and dispatch.
• Manage daily production workflow schedules and resource allocation.
• Ensure production targets are met within set deadlines and quality standards.
• Monitor and enforce quality control checks throughout the manufacturing process.
• Investigate and resolve production and quality issues timeously.
• Track, analyse and report on production output, downtime and delays.
• Enforce strict safety protocols when working with fragile materials and heavy machinery.
• Communicate effectively with factory teams, management and cross‑functional departments.
• Delegate tasks efficiently and manage staff performance, discipline and conflict resolution.
• Work closely with maintenance teams to minimise downtime and improve equipment efficiency.
• Generate daily and weekly production attendance and stock reports.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a supervisory role within a glass and/or aluminium manufacturing environment.
• In‑depth knowledge of glass and aluminium processes including cutting, processing, polishing, assembling and lamination.
• Strong leadership, decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
• Sound understanding of factory machinery, equipment and safety procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Proficiency in factory management systems and Microsoft Excel and Word.

Benefits

• Salary: negotiable.

Contact

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today contact Jarad Pentz at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website or email us your CV.

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

Package & Remuneration

Market Related

Key Skills

• Inventory Control
• Production Floor
• Inventory Levels
• Daily Operations
• CNC
• GMP
• Plant Equipment
• Capital Equipment
• Customer Demand
• OEE
• OTD
• KPI
• Lean Principles
• Quality Standards

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Vacancy: 1