Production Line Team Lead

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking an experienced Production Line Team Lead to guide a manufacturing team on the floor, driving daily output while upholding quality and safety standards. You will mentor staff, monitor flow, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements to ensure reliable production performance.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and hands-on problem-solving abilities, with a focus on continuous improvement and a collaborative, results-driven work

Qualifications

• Experience as a Team Lead or Supervisor in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• In-depth knowledge of production processes and quality control procedures.
• Ability to effectively problem-solve and make decisions under pressure.
• Experience in training and performance management of teams.
• A proactive approach to safety and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of production line workers to achieve daily targets.
• Ensure all production activities comply with quality standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Monitor production flow, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to optimize efficiency.
• Train new team members and provide ongoing coaching to existing staff.
• Conduct regular team meetings, communicate production goals, and provide feedback on performance.
• Maintain accurate records of production output, waste, and any operational issues.

Skills

Team leadership

Production floor operations

Quality control knowledge

Safety awareness

Coaching and training

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Production Line Team Lead to guide a team on their manufacturing floor in Sandton. This role requires a strong leader with a deep understanding of production processes and a passion for motivating teams to achieve exceptional results. You will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in manufacturing leadership and excels at problem-solving and fostering a collaborative team environment. This is a key position impacting daily production output and team performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of production line workers to achieve daily targets.
• Ensure all production activities comply with quality standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Monitor production flow, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to optimize efficiency.
• Train new team members and provide ongoing coaching to existing staff.
• Conduct regular team meetings, communicate production goals, and provide feedback on performance.
• Maintain accurate records of production output, waste, and any operational issues.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience as a Team Lead or Supervisor in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• In-depth knowledge of production processes and quality control procedures.
• Ability to effectively problem-solve and make decisions under pressure.
• Experience in training and performance management of teams.
• A proactive approach to safety and operational excellence.

Benefits

• Attractive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits package.
• Generous paid time off.
• Opportunities for career advancement and leadership training.
• A positive and results-driven work culture.