Production Lead

Kenvue; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 866 000 - 1 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Cape Town is seeking a Production Lead to oversee the production and warehouse teams. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with quality standards and training staff while driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate should have a Pharmaceutical Diploma and extensive manufacturing experience, particularly in a management role.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Learning & development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of manufacturing experience, with at least 5 years in management.
• Experience in projects and continuous improvement.
• Strong track record in building and managing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and coach the production and warehouse team.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, EHS, and quality requirements.
• Train and motivate staff while driving continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Analytical skills

Communication

Decision-making

Education

Pharmaceutical Diploma / Degree

Job description

Production Lead – Site Lead CT PLANT, Cape Town, South Africa

What You Will Do

• Coordinate, control and coach the production and warehouse team to meet the agreed production plan.
• Ensure GMP, EHS and quality requirements are met; approve production instructions and ensure strict implementation.
• Maintain production records, validate procedures, and manage maintenance of plant and equipment.
• Train and motivate staff; drive continuous improvement initiatives and reduce costs while improving quality.

Required Qualifications

• Pharmaceutical Diploma / Degree or equivalent.
• 10–12 years manufacturing experience, with 5 years at a management level.
• Experience in projects, continuous improvement, maintenance management, Lean / Six Sigma.
• Strong track record in building, managing and motivating high‑performing teams.
• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical and decision‑making skills.

What’s In It for You

• Competitive benefit package: paid holidays, paid vacation, volunteer time, summer Fridays & more.
• Learning & development opportunities and employee resource groups.

Kenvue is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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