Production Supervisor: Lead Lean Ops & Safety

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 257,000 - 402,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Overtime pay

Paid leave

Company benefits

Shift allowances

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a motivated Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations, lead a production team, and ensure targets are met safely and with quality. The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, strong leadership, and hands-on problem solving, with opportunities for training, development, and overtime pay.

The successful candidate will have practical supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting, a commitment to safety, and the ability to drive continuous improvement on the

Qualifications

• Experience as Production Supervisor or team lead in manufacturing.
• Understanding of production processes and lean principles.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot production issues and decide quickly.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Basic computer literacy for reporting and records.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production team to meet output targets.
• Ensure safety regulations and policies on the shop floor.
• Monitor processes and implement corrective actions.
• Train and mentor new team members.
• Maintain production records and report KPIs.
• Collaborate with other supervisors and departments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Lean manufacturing

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a motivated Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations, lead a production team, and ensure targets are met safely and with quality. The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, strong leadership, and hands-on problem solving, with opportunities for training, development, and overtime pay.

The successful candidate will have practical supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting, a commitment to safety, and the ability to drive continuous improvement on the