Lead Operator / Production Team Leader

Bevco; East London; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in East London is seeking a Production Team Leader to oversee and optimize production processes, ensuring adherence to standards and achieving production targets. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Production Management or Engineering and experience in FMCG bottling. Leadership, proficiency in MS Excel, and strong operational knowledge are critical for this role.

Qualifications

• Up to 4 years’ experience in a supervisory role, preferably in FMCG bottling.

Responsibilities

• Lead production activities to achieve targets.
• Ensure adherence to operational and financial standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in operational practices.

Skills

Leadership Capability (TLDP)

Proficiency in MS Excel

Proficiency in MS Word

Proficiency in Email

Education

Diploma in Production Management or Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial)

Job description

PRODUCTION TEAM LEADER

Accountable for specialist outputs and initiating changes in policies, procedures, standards and services within inter‑related functional areas of responsibility.

This role will work with various closely related concrete variables, requiring an understanding of the theory or practices underpinning inter‑related functional processes.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to enable achievement of Production targets, within area of responsibility, through effectively executing on production activities and ensuring adherence to an operational and financial framework of practices, processes, standards and controls.

Key Accountabilities And Outputs

• Actively engage at regional level in the End‑to‑End Sales and Operational Planning Process.
• Contribute to the Material Planning process as well as the execution of the Material Plan for region of responsibility.
• Ensure that the Daily Production / Manufacturing Schedule is aligned to ensure delivery in line with customer requirements.
• Work in conjunction with the Production Manager to guarantee order fulfilment in line with customer requirements, cost, quality and time parameters.
• Produce / Manufacture product and monitor the Daily Production / Manufacturing Schedule to ensure timely delivery to customers.
• Execute on the entire end‑to‑end Production / Manufacturing process for relevant region.
• Ensure that all Infrastructure are maintained to ensure optimal capacity usage and availability.
• Assist with monitoring SHERQ compliance in region of responsibility.
• Actively participate in operational planning and budgeting processes.
• Drive continuous improvement through streamlining and optimising relevant operational practices, processes and systems.
• Ensure adherence to operational and financial frameworks of practices, processes, standards and controls.
• Control cost and take necessary action to mitigate any financial risks or non‑compliance.
• Ensure that the right people capacity is in place and manage employee performance through effective and goal‑directed people leadership.
• Adhere to health, safety, food and environmental standards.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety Policies and PRPs and enforce all food safety requirements at all times.
• Enforce Health, Safety & Environmental Policies and PRPs throughout the facility.
• Ensure visitors or contractors are signed in, escorted, wear PPE, and observe hygiene policies and smoking rules.
• Maintain personal hygiene in accordance with the code of conduct.
• Ensure efficient hand‑washing procedures before product handling.
• Maintain awareness of physical product contamination risks and control measures.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in Production Management or Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial).
• Leadership Capability (TLDP).
• Up to 4 years’ experience (Supervisory) – FMCG (bottling preferred).
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and Email.