Factory / Workshop Supervisor

The Recruitment Pig; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Factory / Workshop Supervisor in Edenvale. This hands-on role involves overseeing the production of high-performance industrial valves and components, ensuring quality and efficient workflows. Candidates should have at least 3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing and be committed to maintaining high standards of safety and quality. The role offers a monthly salary of R25,000 – R30,000, negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory role within manufacturing.
• Experience with production processes of fluid control components.

Responsibilities

• Lead the workshop team and manage daily production.
• Enforce quality control standards in manufacturing processes.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of workshop machinery.

Skills

Leadership

Production Optimization

Problem Solving

Job description

Factory / Workshop Supervisor required in Edenvale.

We require an experienced and results-driven Factory / Workshop Supervisor to lead our specialized production team.

This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing manufacturing operations for components critical to infrastructure—specifically high-performance industrial valves, couplings, and fabricated fittings.

The successful candidate must enforce the company’s non-negotiable commitment to the highest quality control standards while optimizing production efficiency through our established manufacturing processes.

Salary: R25,000 – R30,000 per month (Negotiable based on experience).

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct, hands-on leadership and support to the workshop team, fostering a culture of continuous education and high performance.
• Plan and manage agile daily production workflows, ensuring efficiency and a bias toward action to meet critical delivery schedules.
• Implement and strictly enforce quality control checkpoints to ensure all fabricated components meet the highest product standards required for harsh and extreme applications.
• Uphold rigorous health, safety, and operational protocols across all manufacturing processes.
• Oversee the accurate management and forecasting of raw material and consumable inventory necessary for sustained production.
• Coordinate the preventative maintenance and repair schedule for all workshop machinery and fabrication equipment.
• Proactively troubleshoot operational and production challenges and implement effective solutions.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience (minimum 3 years) in a supervisory or management role within a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Solid background in the manufacturing or fabrication of specialized industrial components.
• Direct, demonstrable experience in the production processes (e.g., machining, assembly, fabrication) of fluid control components, such as high-performance valves, couplings, or fabricated steel fittings.
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a bias toward action.
• In-depth knowledge of production optimization and non-negotiable quality assurance principles.
• Commitment to maintaining a highly efficient, safe, and continuously improving workshop environment.