Production Line Leader

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

On-the-job training

Collaborative team environment

Provident fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Production Line Leader to guide a manufacturing team in Benoni. You will oversee daily operations, ensure safety, and drive on-time production.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience, strong leadership, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential, with a focus on quality and efficiency on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervisory roles within manufacturing.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a production team.
• Strong knowledge of production processes and quality standards.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of production staff on the assigned line, ensuring adherence to schedules and targets.
• Oversee daily production activities, ensuring smooth operation and quality output.
• Train new team members and provide ongoing guidance and support to existing staff.
• Monitor production processes for efficiency and identify potential issues or bottlenecks.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies on the production floor.
• Communicate production status, issues, and achievements to production supervisors.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated and experienced Production Line Leader to guide and supervise a team on their manufacturing line in Benoni . This role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to ensure that production targets are met efficiently and safely. You will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, coordinating team activities, ensuring quality standards are maintained, and troubleshooting issues as they arise. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who can inspire a team and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of production staff on the assigned line, ensuring adherence to schedules and targets.
• Oversee daily production activities, ensuring smooth operation and quality output.
• Train new team members and provide ongoing guidance and support to existing staff.
• Monitor production processes for efficiency and identify potential issues or bottlenecks.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies on the production floor.
• Communicate production status, issues, and achievements to production supervisors.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a supervisory or team leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a production team.
• Strong understanding of production processes and quality standards.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet production deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career progression within the manufacturing sector.
• On-the-job training and skill development.
• A collaborative team environment.
• Contribution to a provident fund.