Production Supervisor

Tailormade Solution; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Tailormade Solution is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor in the automotive sector to oversee daily production activities, manage staff, and ensure targets and quality standards are met.

The role requires 5+ years in production, 3+ years supervisory experience, strong leadership and problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines while maintaining safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in production, preferably automotive.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory role within a production environment.
• Experience supervising and coordinating production staff.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control, and safety standards.
• Ability to monitor targets, workflow and efficiency.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to ensure smooth operations.
• Guide and monitor staff to achieve daily targets.
• Ensure processes comply with quality standards and safety regulations.
• Monitor output, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions.
• Optimise use of materials, equipment and manpower.
• Maintain accurate production records and reports.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and product quality.
• Address production issues and resolve them promptly.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and health and safety requirements.

Skills

Production leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication

Problem solving

Quality control

Safety standards

Under pressure

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Production Supervisor with a strong background in the automotive industry to oversee production activities, manage staff, and ensure that production targets and quality standards are consistently achieved.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in production, preferably within the automotive industry.




• At least 3 years' supervisory experience in a production environment.




• Proven experience in supervising and managing production teams.




• Strong understanding of production processes, quality control, and safety standards.




• Ability to monitor production targets, workflow, and operational efficiency.




• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.




• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict production deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to ensure smooth operations.




• Manage, guide, and monitor production staff to achieve daily targets.




• Ensure production processes comply with quality standards and safety regulations.




• Monitor production output, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective measures.




• Ensure optimal utilisation of materials, equipment, and manpower.




• Maintain accurate production records and prepare reports as required.




• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, and product quality.




• Address production-related issues and ensure timely resolution.




• Ensure employees adhere to company policies, procedures, and health and safety requirements.

Please note: Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be considered.