Production Supervisor: Lean, Target-Driven Shift Leader

SCallaghan; Durban; On-site; ZAR 268,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

SCallaghan in Durban is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to keep a busy manufacturing shift on track and to get the best from the team. The role focuses on meeting production targets, maintaining safe and smooth shift operations, and driving continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will have a formal qualification in Production/Operations Management or Engineering, 2–4 years of supervisory experience in a high-volume environment, and strong leadership and problem-solving

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in Production or Operations Management/Engineering.
• 2-4 years supervisory experience in high-volume manufacturing.
• Knowledge of production planning and quality systems.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Experience managing production targets, downtime and shift performance.
• Able to manage attendance, timekeeping and performance.
• Willing to work shifts.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Problem solving

Shift supervision

Attendance management

Timekeeping

Education

Production/Operations Management or Engineering qualification

Job description

SCallaghan in Durban is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to keep a busy manufacturing shift on track and to get the best from the team. The role focuses on meeting production targets, maintaining safe and smooth shift operations, and driving continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will have a formal qualification in Production/Operations Management or Engineering, 2–4 years of supervisory experience in a high-volume environment, and strong leadership and problem-solving