Production Shift Leader – Manufacturing

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career progression

Paid annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in East London (Eastern Cape) seeks a proactive Shift Supervisor to oversee daily production operations on site. You will lead a production team, monitor performance, and ensure quality and safety standards are met during assigned shifts.

Your role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and quick decision-making under pressure, with a focus on maintaining high efficiency and a collaborative, safety-conscious work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Shift Supervisor or Team Leader in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to supervise production staff and ensure safety standards.
• Ability to work across shifts and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage a production team during assigned shifts to ensure operational efficiency.
• Monitor production performance and implement measures to meet daily targets and quality standards.
• Ensure all team members adhere to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Provide guidance and training to production staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Address and resolve immediate operational issues that arise during the shift.
• Conduct regular checks on equipment and report any maintenance needs to the appropriate personnel.
• Maintain accurate shift records, including production output, quality data, and any incidents.

Job description

Placements24 in East London (Eastern Cape) seeks a proactive Shift Supervisor to oversee daily production operations on site. You will lead a production team, monitor performance, and ensure quality and safety standards are met during assigned shifts.

Your role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and quick decision-making under pressure, with a focus on maintaining high efficiency and a collaborative, safety-conscious work environment.