Production Supervisor - Plastics Manufacturing

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Presencial; ZAR 180.000 - 300.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Medical aid contributions

Provident fund

On-the-job training

Skill development

Career progression

Stable working environment

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor for its facility in Klerksdorp, North West. You will oversee daily production activities on the shop floor, drive targets, and mentor a team in plastic injection molding or extrusion processes.

A strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement is essential. Responsibilities include training staff, coordinating production planning, maintaining records, and ensuring efficient line operation.

Formación

• 3+ years in a Production Supervisor role in manufacturing.
• Experience with plastic injection molding or extrusion is preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Familiarity with production planning and scheduling.
• Knowledge of quality control and safety regulations in manufacturing.
• Ability to motivate and manage a team effectively.
• Basic troubleshooting of production machinery.
• Proficient with production monitoring tools and reporting systems.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of production personnel on the manufacturing floor.
• Ensure production targets are met in terms of volume, quality, and timeliness.
• Monitor machine operations, troubleshoot minor issues, escalate major problems to maintenance.
• Train new employees on production procedures, safety protocols, and equipment operation.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and enforce adherence to all safety regulations and company policies.
• Maintain inventory of raw materials and finished goods for the assigned production lines.
• Implement and enforce quality control measures to ensure products meet specifications.
• Record production data accurately and submit daily/weekly reports.
• Promote a positive work environment and address employee concerns promptly.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste.

Conocimientos

Production supervision

Leadership

Communication

Production planning

Quality control

Safety standards

Troubleshooting

Monitoring tools

Shift flexibility

Plastic processing

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a leading manufacturer of high-quality plastic components, is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee operations at their facility in Klerksdorp, North West. This is a hands‑on role requiring strong leadership and a deep understanding of plastic injection molding or extrusion processes. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team of production staff, ensuring efficient line operation, maintaining product quality, and adhering to safety standards. You will play a crucial role in meeting production targets and contributing to the overall success of the manufacturing plant. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated supervisor to take on responsibility within a well‑established company in the plastics industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of production personnel on the manufacturing floor.
• Ensure production targets are met in terms of volume, quality, and timeliness.
• Monitor machine operations, troubleshoot minor issues, and escalate major problems to maintenance.
• Train new employees on production procedures, safety protocols, and equipment operation.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and enforce adherence to all safety regulations and company policies.
• Maintain inventory of raw materials and finished goods for the assigned production lines.
• Implement and enforce quality control measures to ensure products meet specifications.
• Record production data accurately and submit daily/weekly reports.
• Promote a positive work environment and address employee concerns promptly.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Production Supervisor or in a similar leadership role within a manufacturing environment, preferably in plastics.
• Proven experience with plastic injection molding or extrusion processes is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of production planning and scheduling.
• Understanding of quality control principles and safety regulations in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to motivate and manage a team effectively.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for production machinery.
• Proficiency in using production monitoring tools and reporting systems.
• A commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
• Ability to work flexible shifts if required.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, medical aid contributions, and a provident fund.
• Employees in Klerksdorp, North West will benefit from on‑the‑job training, opportunities for skill development, and a stable working environment.
• The company values its employees and provides a supportive atmosphere with avenues for career progression within the manufacturing operations.
• Enjoy being part of a team dedicated to producing high‑quality plastic products.