Hybrid Production Line Supervisor

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 320,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development

On-site facilities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Production Line Supervisor for its Rustenburg, South Africa facility. The role combines on-site supervision with remote administrative duties to drive output, quality, and safety targets on a single production line.

You will lead a skilled team, implement Lean manufacturing practices, monitor performance, conduct training, and collaborate with maintenance and engineering to resolve issues and sustain continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong understanding of production processes, quality control, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to train, motivate, and manage a team effectively.
• Proficiency with production planning tools and relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide a team of production operators, ensuring adherence to schedules and performance standards.
• Monitor production output and quality metrics, implementing corrective actions to meet targets.
• Ensure all safety protocols are followed, promoting a safe working environment.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement lean manufacturing techniques.
• Troubleshoot production issues with maintenance and engineering for resolution.
• Manage inventory and resource allocation for the production line.
• Maintain accurate production records and reports for timely submission.
• Train new and existing staff on production processes, safety, and quality standards.
• Foster a collaborative and motivated team atmosphere with employee engagement and problem-solving.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Problem-solving

Team motivation

Communication

Training & development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification (advantage)

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Production planning software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Production Line Supervisor for its Rustenburg, South Africa facility. The role combines on-site supervision with remote administrative duties to drive output, quality, and safety targets on a single production line.

You will lead a skilled team, implement Lean manufacturing practices, monitor performance, conduct training, and collaborate with maintenance and engineering to resolve issues and sustain continuous improvement.