Production Supervisor: Lead Safe, Efficient Manufacturing

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & overtime

Medical and retirement benefits

Career progression

Stable work environment

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Production Supervisor to join our Mossel Bay manufacturing team. You will oversee a production line, manage operators, and ensure targets are met safely, efficiently, and to quality standards.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, at least 3 years in manufacturing and at least 1 year in a supervisory role, with strong leadership and communication skills to coach the team and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years in a manufacturing production role.
• At least 1 year in a supervisory capacity.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the activities of production operators to ensure efficient workflow and achievement of production targets.
• Monitor production processes, identify and address issues promptly to minimize downtime.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures, quality standards and company policies by the production team.
• Provide training and coaching to operators on job duties, safety protocols, and quality requirements.
• Maintain production records, including output, waste, and downtime, and report on key performance metrics.
• Collaborate with maintenance and quality control departments to resolve operational challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Under pressure

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma

Further technical education

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Production Supervisor to join our Mossel Bay manufacturing team. You will oversee a production line, manage operators, and ensure targets are met safely, efficiently, and to quality standards.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, at least 3 years in manufacturing and at least 1 year in a supervisory role, with strong leadership and communication skills to coach the team and drive continuous improvement.