Operations Supervisor

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement planning

Career growth opportunities

Paid leave

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for an experienced Operations Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations in Mossel Bay. This hands-on role requires ensuring efficient and safe day-to-day production floor management and guiding a team of production staff to meet targets and quality standards.

The successful candidate will have at least 3 years in a supervisory role, a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, and a commitment to fostering a productive work environment with strong

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role within manufacturing or production.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and production techniques.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in an industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of the production team, ensuring adherence to schedules and quality standards.
• Monitor production processes to identify and resolve operational issues, minimize downtime, and optimize efficiency.
• Implement and enforce health and safety regulations on the production floor, ensuring a safe working environment.
• Train and mentor production staff, providing guidance and support to improve their performance and skills.
• Manage resources, including materials and equipment, to ensure smooth and cost-effective operations.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as maintenance and quality control, to ensure seamless workflow.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and dynamic Operations Supervisor to lead their manufacturing operations in Mossel Bay . This hands-on role is crucial for ensuring the efficient and safe day-to-day running of the production floor. You will supervise a team of production staff, monitor workflow, and implement strategies to enhance productivity and maintain high-quality standards. The ideal candidate is a natural leader with a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and a commitment to fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of the production team, ensuring adherence to schedules and quality standards.
• Monitor production processes to identify and resolve operational issues, minimize downtime, and optimize efficiency.
• Implement and enforce health and safety regulations on the production floor, ensuring a safe working environment.
• Train and mentor production staff, providing guidance and support to improve their performance and skills.
• Manage resources, including materials and equipment, to ensure smooth and cost-effective operations.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as maintenance and quality control, to ensure seamless workflow.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; a relevant technical qualification or diploma is advantageous.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role within manufacturing or production.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and production techniques.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in an industrial setting.
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and retirement planning.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
• A stable and supportive work environment.
• Paid leave and other statutory benefits.