On-Site Production Line Supervisor — Lead & Develop Team

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 103,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Skills development opportunities

Wellness programs

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Production Line Supervisor to lead a busy line on-site. This role emphasizes safety, productivity, and quality, guiding operators, enforcing procedures, and maintaining equipment reliability.

You will drive daily targets, monitor performance, train new operators, and collaborate with shift leaders to ensure smooth transitions and continuous improvement across the production line.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong understanding of production workflows and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production line activities.
• Assign tasks and monitor operator performance.
• Ensure safety regulations and quality standards are followed.
• Train new operators on procedures and safety.
• Monitor output and address deviations with corrective actions.
• Perform routine machine checks and report maintenance needs.
• Maintain clean, organized work area on the line.
• Coordinate with shift leaders for seamless transitions.
• Contribute to process improvement and waste reduction.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Team motivation

Communication

Record-keeping

Education

Technical qualification (manufacturing)

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Production Line Supervisor to lead a busy line on-site. This role emphasizes safety, productivity, and quality, guiding operators, enforcing procedures, and maintaining equipment reliability.

You will drive daily targets, monitor performance, train new operators, and collaborate with shift leaders to ensure smooth transitions and continuous improvement across the production line.