Production Supervisor - Food Manufacturing

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Bonuses potential

Training and development

Collaborative virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Production Supervisor to lead a remote manufacturing team, overseeing production processes and ensuring quality from a distance. The role emphasizes leveraging technology and effective communication to guide operations and drive continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, knowledge of production methodologies, and the ability to thrive in a fully remote work environment across distributed teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Production Supervisor in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, scheduling, and quality control.
• Proven ability to lead remote or hybrid teams.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and data-driven improvements.
• Relevant certification or degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities to meet targets and quality specs.
• Apply lean principles to optimize workflow and reduce waste.
• Lead a remote production team with performance reviews.
• Ensure safety regulations and company policies are followed.
• Analyze production data and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain to ensure material availability.

Skills

Remote team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Production planning

Quality control

Manufacturing software

Education

Manufacturing/Engineering degree

Tools

Digital collaboration tools

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Production Supervisor to join their dynamic manufacturing team, operating in a fully remote capacity. This role is crucial for overseeing production processes, ensuring efficiency, and maintaining quality standards from a distance. You will leverage technology and effective communication to guide manufacturing operations, manage teams, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of production methodologies, and the ability to thrive in a remote work environment, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration across distributed teams.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Production Supervisor to join their dynamic manufacturing team, operating in a fully remote capacity. This role is crucial for overseeing production processes, ensuring efficiency, and maintaining quality standards from a distance. You will leverage technology and effective communication to guide manufacturing operations, manage teams, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of production methodologies, and the ability to thrive in a remote work environment, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration across distributed teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to meet output targets and quality specifications.
• Implement and monitor lean manufacturing principles to optimize workflow and reduce waste.
• Manage a remote production team, providing guidance, setting performance expectations, and conducting virtual performance reviews.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations and company policies across all production areas.
• Analyze production data to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with supply chain and logistics teams to ensure timely material availability.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Production Supervisor or similar role in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, and quality control systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams effectively in a remote or hybrid environment.
• Proficiency in using manufacturing software and digital collaboration tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Relevant certification or degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with potential for bonuses.
• Opportunity to work in a fully remote role.
• Contribution to a company committed to innovation and employee development.
• Access to training and professional development programs.
• A collaborative and supportive virtual team environment.