Manufacturing Operations Lead – Kimberley

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Operations Supervisor for its Kimberley, Northern Cape facility. You will oversee daily production operations, manage a team of production operators, and drive adherence to quality and safety standards.

You will monitor processes, coordinate with maintenance and quality control, and implement process improvements while fostering a positive, safe work environment. A technical qualification and at least 5 years in manufacturing, including 2 in supervision, are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical qualification is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years in manufacturing/production, with 2+ in supervision.
• Ability to read production schedules and lead a team.
• Strong quality and safety compliance awareness.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of production units and meet targets.
• Lead and develop a team of production operators; provide training.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Monitor processes and address operational inefficiencies.
• Enforce quality control standards for product consistency.
• Maintain production records and reports; coordinate with maintenance and QA.
• Promote a safe, productive work environment and drive improvements.
• Support implementation of process improvements and waste reduction.

Skills

Team leadership

Production knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Education

High school diploma

Technical qualification or certification

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Operations Supervisor for its Kimberley, Northern Cape facility. You will oversee daily production operations, manage a team of production operators, and drive adherence to quality and safety standards.

You will monitor processes, coordinate with maintenance and quality control, and implement process improvements while fostering a positive, safe work environment. A technical qualification and at least 5 years in manufacturing, including 2 in supervision, are preferred.