On-Site Manufacturing Operations Supervisor

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical and retirement benefits

On-site parking in Durban

Career advancement opportunities

Collaborative team environment focused

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking an Operations Supervisor to oversee daily production at a manufacturing plant. You will lead a team of operators and technicians, ensuring targets are met with high standards of safety and quality on the shop floor.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong knowledge of production processes, and the ability to coordinate with maintenance and engineering to keep equipment reliable and productive.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Supervisor or team lead in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of production processes and machinery.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and manage a diverse team.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in manufacturing.
• Proactive problem-solving on operational challenges.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the production team, ensuring targets are met efficiently and safely.
• Monitor production processes, identify and resolve operational issues, and implement corrective actions promptly.
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety regulations and company policies on the production floor.
• Train new employees and provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback to the team.
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering departments to ensure equipment reliability and optimal performance.
• Maintain accurate production records and reports, analyzing data to identify areas for efficiency improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Production processes

Health and safety

Job description

Placements24 in Durban is seeking an Operations Supervisor to oversee daily production at a manufacturing plant. You will lead a team of operators and technicians, ensuring targets are met with high standards of safety and quality on the shop floor.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong knowledge of production processes, and the ability to coordinate with maintenance and engineering to keep equipment reliable and productive.