Lead Production Team - On-Site Manufacturing Leader

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement savings plan

Training & development

Modern production facility

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Production Team Lead for our Mahikeng, North West on-site facility. You will guide a manufacturing line, drive daily targets, enforce health and safety, and coach the team to sustain quality output.

You will collaborate with maintenance and quality teams, oversee resources, and champion continuous improvement to reduce waste and boost productivity in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Team Lead or Supervisor in a manufacturing/production setting.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team to achieve performance goals.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and best practices.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards in an industrial environment.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a production team to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly targets.
• Supervise all aspects of the production process for your assigned line, ensuring efficiency and quality.
• Conduct regular team meetings to discuss performance, safety, and operational updates.
• Ensure adherence to all health, safety, and environmental regulations on the production floor.
• Monitor production output and implement corrective actions to address any deviations from the plan.
• Train new team members and provide ongoing coaching and development to existing staff.
• Collaborate with maintenance and quality control departments to resolve issues promptly.
• Manage the allocation and utilization of resources, including personnel and materials.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety compliance

Production optimization

Continuous improvement

Team motivation

Education

Technical qualification or trade certificate

Tools

Production reporting systems

Computer literacy

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Production Team Lead for our Mahikeng, North West on-site facility. You will guide a manufacturing line, drive daily targets, enforce health and safety, and coach the team to sustain quality output.

You will collaborate with maintenance and quality teams, oversee resources, and champion continuous improvement to reduce waste and boost productivity in a fast-paced environment.