Production Team Lead

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with incentives

Medical and retirement benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Leadership training and career develop

Dynamic and team-oriented work culture

Job summary

Placements24 on a Randburg manufacturing floor seeks an experienced Production Team Lead to guide and supervise daily operations, acting as the liaison between management and staff to hit targets and uphold safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes coaching, performance monitoring, and collaboration with peers to sustain smooth plant operations in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; further technical education is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with some supervisory or lead experience.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Strong understanding of production processes and quality control principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of production operators to achieve daily production goals.
• Oversee the efficient operation of production lines, ensuring adherence to quality standards and procedures.
• Provide on-the-job training and guidance to team members, ensuring they are proficient in their roles.
• Monitor production output and performance, identifying and resolving any issues or bottlenecks.
• Ensure compliance with all company health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with supervisors and other team leads to optimize overall plant operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Stress management

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Technical education

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated and experienced Production Team Lead to guide and supervise a team on the manufacturing floor in Randburg. This role is crucial for ensuring daily production targets are met, maintaining high standards of quality and safety, and fostering a productive team environment. You will be a key liaison between management and the production staff, providing direction, support, and training to your team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with proven leadership skills to advance their career in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of production operators to achieve daily production goals.
• Oversee the efficient operation of production lines, ensuring adherence to quality standards and procedures.
• Provide on-the-job training and guidance to team members, ensuring they are proficient in their roles.
• Monitor production output and performance, identifying and resolving any issues or bottlenecks.
• Ensure compliance with all company health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with supervisors and other team leads to optimize overall plant operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; further technical education is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with some supervisory or lead experience.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Strong understanding of production processes and quality control principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential for performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for leadership training and career development.
• A dynamic and team-oriented work environment.