Manufacturing Supervisor - Lead Production & Lean

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee daily production operations, ensuring targets are met safely, efficiently, and with high quality. You will lead a production team, monitor lines, enforce quality and safety standards, and drive continuous improvement through lean practices, cross-functional collaboration with maintenance and QA.

The role demands strong leadership, technical insight, and the ability to adapt to changing

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Manufacturing Supervisor or similar leadership role.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control, and safety regulations.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team to meet production targets.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate production staff to achieve goals.
• Monitor lines for quality, safety, and procedures.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate team members.
• Identify and resolve production issues to minimize downtime.
• Allocate resources to meet production demands.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Maintain production records and report on output and performance.
• Collaborate with maintenance and QA for seamless operations.
• Apply lean principles to optimize workflow and reduce waste.
• Contribute to development and implementation of production strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Problem-solving

Decision making

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Education

Manufacturing/Engineering degree

Tools

Production management systems

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee daily production operations, ensuring targets are met safely, efficiently, and with high quality. You will lead a production team, monitor lines, enforce quality and safety standards, and drive continuous improvement through lean practices, cross-functional collaboration with maintenance and QA.

The role demands strong leadership, technical insight, and the ability to adapt to changing