Lead Production Supervisor — Optimize Plant Ops (Mahikeng)

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Production Supervisor for a major manufacturing site in North West. You will lead a team, oversee daily production on multiple lines, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time output.

The role demands strong leadership, process understanding, and proactive problem-solving to sustain high performance. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in a supervisory manufacturing role, with the ability to read schedules and manage resources.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing or production.
• Experience leading and managing production teams.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control and safety regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret production schedules and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities on assigned lines, ensuring targets are met safely and efficiently.
• Lead, train, and motivate a team of production staff, fostering high performance and accountability.
• Monitor processes and equipment, resolving issues to minimize downtime.
• Ensure adherence to quality, safety and company policies.
• Manage production schedules and resource allocation to optimize output and minimize waste.
• Maintain accurate production records and generate KPI reports.
• Collaborate with maintenance and quality to ensure smooth operations.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and product quality.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback to staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Reading schedules

Basic computer skills

Education

Operations Management / Industrial Engineering related qualification

Tools

Production scheduling software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Production Supervisor for a major manufacturing site in North West. You will lead a team, oversee daily production on multiple lines, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time output.

The role demands strong leadership, process understanding, and proactive problem-solving to sustain high performance. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in a supervisory manufacturing role, with the ability to read schedules and manage resources.