Lead Production Supervisor - Drive Quality & Efficiency

Placements24

Pietermaritzburg

On-site

ZAR 520,000 - 760,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Production Supervisor to oversee operations at a Pietermaritzburg manufacturing facility. You will lead a team of production staff, drive efficiency, and uphold quality and safety standards to ensure on-time, within-spec output.

The role emphasizes Lean practices, strong leadership, and collaboration with maintenance and engineering to keep equipment reliable. A degree or diploma in Engineering or Operations Management is advantageous, with opportunities for

Qualifications

Proven experience as a Production Supervisor in a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, lean principles, and quality systems.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily production activities to meet output, quality, and efficiency targets.
Lead, train, and motivate operators and line leaders for peak performance.
Enforce quality control measures and safety protocols across production processes.
Monitor schedules, manage inventory, and resolve bottlenecks promptly.
Collaborate with maintenance and engineering to ensure equipment reliability.
Analyze production data to identify improvements and implement corrective actions.