Production Supervisor

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 280,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and retirement benefits

Paid time off

Career advancement

Team-oriented culture

On-site training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations at a facility in Tembisa. You will lead production staff, ensure efficient workflow, safety, and quality while maintaining production schedules.

The role is hands-on with strong leadership, requiring the ability to adapt to changing demands. You will optimize resources, coach the team, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. On-site training and development are available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Production Supervisor or similar leadership role in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control, and safety procedures.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficiency in using production management software and standard office applications.
• High school diploma or equivalent; further technical training or certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of production line workers to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to production schedules.
• Monitor production output, quality, and safety performance, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Train new employees on production procedures, safety protocols, and equipment operation.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide coaching to team members to foster professional growth.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Maintain inventory of raw materials and finished goods, coordinating with supply chain management.

Skills

Leadership

Production processes

Quality control

Safety protocols

Communication

Multitasking

Production software

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ERP system

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks an experienced and proactive Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations at their facility in Tembisa. You will be responsible for managing a team of production staff, ensuring that all manufacturing processes are carried out efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards. This role requires a hands-on approach, strong leadership skills, and the ability to adapt to evolving production demands. You will play a crucial part in maintaining production schedules, optimizing resource allocation, and fostering a productive and safe working environment for your team, contributing to the overall success of the manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of production line workers to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to production schedules.
• Monitor production output, quality, and safety performance, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Train new employees on production procedures, safety protocols, and equipment operation.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide coaching to team members to foster professional growth.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Maintain inventory of raw materials and finished goods, coordinating with supply chain management.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Production Supervisor or in a similar leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control, and safety procedures.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficiency in using production management software and standard office applications.
• High school diploma or equivalent; further technical training or certification is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits package.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the organization.
• A supportive and team-oriented work culture.
• On-site training and development programs.