Laminates Team Leader

Pgbg; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Gauteng is seeking a dynamic Team Leader to manage the Laminates production team. You will ensure productivity, safety, and employee satisfaction while driving world-class manufacturing standards. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in a technical environment, strong people management skills, and a background in production management.

Qualifications

• 8 years experience in a manufacturing technical environment.
• 5 years experience in general management within manufacturing.
• Hands-on involvement in operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage shift performance of the laminates team.
• Ensure output meets planned targets.
• Enforce safety measures and train employees.

Skills

People management

Conflict resolution

Planning

Motivational skills

Tactical problem-solving

Education

Grade 12

Technical tertiary qualification or Production Management diploma

Tools

SAP (Production and HR modules)

Microsoft Office (Intermediate Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote)

Job description

Job Advert Summary

PFG is looking for a dynamic Team Leader to manage the Laminates production team, ensuring shift productivity, safety, and employee satisfaction while driving world‑class manufacturing standards.

Main Job Purpose

Manage the shift performance of the laminates team in the plant. Ensure output meets planned targets. Minimise losses during shifts. Maintain employee safety and satisfaction.

Main Objectives

Manage team and resources (time, PPE, raw materials) to achieve production targets. Monitor output and losses via hourly production and quality reports; make adjustments to meet targets. Enforce safety measures and compliance with the OHS Act; train employees per SOPs and risk assessments.

Build skill capacity via individual development plans to improve operator flexibility. Drive world‑class manufacturing standards (Visual Performance Management, 5S, teamwork, focused improvement projects).

Manage staff performance through coaching, performance management, and disciplinary actions. Ensure distribution processes support on‑time, in‑full delivery of quality products per customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Technical tertiary qualification or Production Management diploma
• Knowledge of Relevant legislation
• Human Resource policies and procedures
• People management
• SAP (Production and HR modules)
• Microsoft Office (Intermediate Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote)
• Technical / Engineering / Manufacturing knowledge
• Human Resource Management and leadership
• Tactical and analytical problem-solving
• Planning, leading, organising, and control
• Stock control / MRP processes
• Assertiveness and decision‑making
• Conflict resolution
• Motivational skills
• Experience: 8 years in a manufacturing technical environment
• Shift management
• Hands‑on involvement in operations
• 5 years' experience in general management within manufacturing

Job Type and Location

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person