Lean Production Lead - Optimize Quality & Safety

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary

Comprehensive health insurance

Professional development and career增长

Supportive and dynamic work環境

Paid time off and statutory benefits

State-of-the-art manufacturing tech

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Production Line Supervisor for a manufacturing facility in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. You will oversee daily line operations, drive lean initiatives, ensure safety and quality, and mentor a production team to meet ambitious targets.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in supervision within manufacturing, strong leadership, and experience with lean methods (Six Sigma, Kaizen).

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in a supervisory role within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience supervising teams of 15+ employees.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and methods.
• Proven leadership, communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with production management software and standard office applications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of production staff on the shop floor.
• Monitor production processes to ensure adherence to quality standards and safety regulations.
• Implement and manage lean manufacturing techniques to optimize efficiency and reduce waste.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate the performance of production team members.
• Manage work schedules, assign tasks, and ensure adequate staffing levels.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions promptly.
• Maintain accurate production records and generate regular reports for management.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as maintenance and quality control, to ensure smooth operations.
• Drive a culture of safety and continuous improvement on the production floor.

Skills

Lean manufacturing principles

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Team supervision

Production management software

Education

Engineering / Operations Management degree

Tools

Production management software

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Production Line Supervisor for a manufacturing facility in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. You will oversee daily line operations, drive lean initiatives, ensure safety and quality, and mentor a production team to meet ambitious targets.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in supervision within manufacturing, strong leadership, and experience with lean methods (Six Sigma, Kaizen).