Operations Team Lead

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & incentives

Career advancement opportunities

Health & wellness benefits

Training and development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking an experienced Operations Team Lead to supervise a key production team, ensuring efficient daily operations, optimal safety, and achievement of production targets in a fast-paced facility.

You will guide and support your team, troubleshoot operational issues, provide on-the-job training, and collaborate with supervisors and managers to drive continuous improvement within a collaborative, safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory/team lead experience in manufacturing or production.
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills.
• Understanding of production processes and quality standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of production operators to achieve daily production goals.
• Ensure adherence to all safety procedures and company policies on the production floor.
• Monitor production processes, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions promptly.
• Provide on-the-job training and guidance to team members.
• Collaborate with supervisors and managers to improve operational efficiency.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment for the team.

Skills

Leadership

Team-building

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a motivated and experienced Operations Team Lead to supervise a key production team within their facility in Soweto . This role is instrumental in ensuring efficient daily operations, upholding safety standards, and meeting production targets. You will guide and support your team, troubleshoot operational issues, and contribute to a positive and productive work environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills, a practical understanding of manufacturing processes, and a commitment to excellence and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of production operators to achieve daily production goals.
• Ensure adherence to all safety procedures and company policies on the production floor.
• Monitor production processes, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions promptly.
• Provide on-the-job training and guidance to team members.
• Collaborate with supervisors and managers to improve operational efficiency.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment for the team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; further technical training is an advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory or team lead role within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills.
• Understanding of production processes and quality standards.
• Ability to identify and resolve operational issues effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the operations department.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Regular training and development programs.
• A supportive team atmosphere focused on collaboration and success.