Manufacturing Operations Team Lead – Lead & Elevate Production

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Retirement fund

Skills development

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Operations Team Lead to supervise a production team and oversee daily operations in a fast-paced manufacturing facility.

You will drive safety, quality, and productivity, coordinate with maintenance and planning, train staff, and ensure timely delivery of production targets. This hands-on leadership role offers growth in a stable company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory or team-lead role within manufacturing/production.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and operational procedures.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in an industrial setting.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to identify and solve operational problems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of production personnel to meet daily goals.
• Ensure production activities meet safety, quality, and policy standards.
• Monitor output and efficiency; address deviations promptly.
• Train new team members and provide ongoing coaching.
• Coordinate with supervisors to plan work and allocate resources.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Production scheduling

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Technical training

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Operations Team Lead to supervise a production team and oversee daily operations in a fast-paced manufacturing facility.

You will drive safety, quality, and productivity, coordinate with maintenance and planning, train staff, and ensure timely delivery of production targets. This hands-on leadership role offers growth in a stable company.