Production Supervisor (Remote)

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive and experienced Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations in a fully remote role. You will oversee production teams, ensure workflow efficiency, and maintain quality standards across a distributed workforce.

Leverage digital dashboards and remote collaboration tools to drive performance, troubleshoot issues, and communicate plans to stakeholders. This leadership position offers strong growth and a flexible, fully remote setup.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Production Supervisor or similar leadership role in manufacturing.
• Ability to manage teams effectively, preferably in a remote setting.
• Strong understanding of production processes, quality control, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with remote collaboration tools and production management software.
• Ability to analyze data and drive operational improvements virtually.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage remote production teams, ensuring adherence to schedules and targets.
• Monitor production performance through digital dashboards and virtual check-ins.
• Implement and enforce quality control measures across all production activities.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and facilitate problem-solving within the remote team structure.
• Communicate production plans, updates, and expectations clearly to team members and stakeholders.
• Foster a collaborative and productive remote work environment, promoting team engagement and motivation.

Skills

Remote leadership

Production management

Quality control

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Data analysis

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and experienced Production Supervisor to lead their manufacturing operations on a fully remote basis. In this unique role, you will be responsible for overseeing production teams, ensuring workflow efficiency, and maintaining quality standards, all while managing a distributed workforce. You will leverage technology and strong communication skills to guide your team towards achieving production goals. This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who thrives in a virtual environment and can effectively manage manufacturing processes from a distance, contributing to the company's innovative approach to production management.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage remote production teams, ensuring adherence to schedules and targets.
• Monitor production performance through digital dashboards and virtual check-ins.
• Implement and enforce quality control measures across all production activities.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and facilitate problem-solving within the remote team structure.
• Communicate production plans, updates, and expectations clearly to team members and stakeholders.
• Foster a collaborative and productive remote work environment, promoting team engagement and motivation.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Production Supervisor or similar leadership role in manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams effectively, preferably in a remote setting.
• Strong understanding of production processes, quality control, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with remote collaboration tools and production management software.
• Ability to analyze data and drive operational improvements virtually.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Opportunity to shape remote manufacturing management practices.