Production Supervisor

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career development

On-site parking

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee operations at their Pietermaritzburg manufacturing facility. You will lead a team, ensure efficient workflow, and uphold quality and safety standards in a busy production environment.

Ideal candidates will have proven supervisory experience, strong leadership and problem-solving skills, and be proficient with manufacturing software. This role emphasizes continuous improvement and effective resource management in a on-site

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Production Supervisor in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong understanding of production processes, quality control, and safety protocols.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret production schedules and performance metrics.
• Proficiency in using manufacturing software and tools.
• High school diploma or equivalent; further technical qualifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities, ensuring targets are met and schedules are adhered to.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate performance of production line staff.
• Implement and enforce health and safety regulations on the production floor.
• Monitor production output, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage inventory of raw materials and finished goods to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Collaborate with quality control to maintain product integrity and standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Production scheduling

Quality control

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Resource management

Education

High school diploma

Technical qualifications (preferred)

Tools

Manufacturing software

ERP systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and driven Production Supervisor to oversee operations at their manufacturing facility in Pietermaritzburg . You will be responsible for leading a team of production staff, ensuring efficient workflow, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety. This role requires a proactive leader who can motivate teams, manage resources effectively, and contribute to the continuous improvement of production processes within a busy manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities, ensuring targets are met and schedules are adhered to.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate performance of production line staff.
• Implement and enforce health and safety regulations on the production floor.
• Monitor production output, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage inventory of raw materials and finished goods to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Collaborate with quality control to maintain product integrity and standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Production Supervisor or similar role in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong understanding of production processes, quality control, and safety protocols.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills .
• Ability to interpret production schedules and performance metrics.
• Proficiency in using manufacturing software and tools.
• High school diploma or equivalent; further technical qualifications are a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment.
• On-site parking and staff facilities.