Lead Production Supervisor – Lean Manufacturing & Safety

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Production Supervisor in Tembisa, Gauteng to lead daily production operations, drive efficiency, and maintain safety and quality standards. The role requires hands-on leadership, mentorship of a diverse team, and close collaboration with maintenance and other departments.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in a supervisory role within manufacturing, strong knowledge of production workflows, and a commitment to lean improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational qualification preferred.
• 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Strong understanding of production processes, quality control, and safety protocols.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and MS Office is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate production line staff to meet schedules and quality standards.
• Monitor output and performance; implement corrective actions for deviations.
• Ensure safety regulations are followed on the production floor.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate production team members.
• Maintain production records (output, downtime, material usage).
• Collaborate with maintenance to ensure equipment is in good condition.
• Promote lean manufacturing to reduce waste and improve flow.
• Manage inventory of raw materials and finished goods.
• Lead regular team meetings to discuss goals, updates and safety.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to boost efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Production processes

Quality control

Safety protocols

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Production Supervisor in Tembisa, Gauteng to lead daily production operations, drive efficiency, and maintain safety and quality standards. The role requires hands-on leadership, mentorship of a diverse team, and close collaboration with maintenance and other departments.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in a supervisory role within manufacturing, strong knowledge of production workflows, and a commitment to lean improvement.