Production Supervisor

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Health and wellness benefits

Leadership development

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a dynamic Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations at a Durban manufacturing plant. You will lead a team to meet production targets safely, efficiently, and in line with quality standards.

This hybrid role demands strong leadership, hands-on process optimization, and the ability to drive continuous improvement while maintaining a positive, safe work environment. Responsibilities include scheduling, coaching staff, and resolving production issues with a focus

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Production Supervisor or in a similar leadership role in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of production processes and quality control principles.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage schedules, resources, and staff effectively.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with performance management and team motivation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the daily activities of the production team, ensuring targets are met.
• Monitor production processes to ensure adherence to quality standards and safety regulations.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate production staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Implement and manage schedules for production, maintenance, and staff.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues as they arise, minimizing downtime.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Quality control

Problem solving

Communication

Health & safety

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations at their manufacturing plant in Durban . You will lead a team of production staff, ensuring that all production targets are met efficiently, safely, and in line with quality standards. This hybrid role requires a strong leader who can effectively manage on-site operations while also contributing to strategic planning and process improvements. You will play a crucial role in motivating your team, optimizing workflows, and ensuring a productive and harmonious work environment, driving operational excellence through effective team leadership and process management in a key industrial hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the daily activities of the production team, ensuring targets are met.
• Monitor production processes to ensure adherence to quality standards and safety regulations.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate production staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Implement and manage schedules for production, maintenance, and staff.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues as they arise, minimizing downtime.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Production Supervisor or in a similar leadership role in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of production processes and quality control principles.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage schedules, resources, and staff effectively.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with performance management and team motivation techniques.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance incentives.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunities for leadership development and career advancement.
• Retirement savings plan with company contributions.