Production Team Lead

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Skills development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Production Team Lead for our Rustenburg, North West facility. You will guide and motivate a team of production operators, ensure adherence to quality and safety standards, and drive continuous improvement across daily production activities.

Ideal candidates have strong leadership and communication skills, experience in manufacturing, and the ability to train and develop staff while maintaining production schedules and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Team Lead, Supervisor, or similar role in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production processes and quality control principles.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to train and motivate a team effectively.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a manufacturing setting.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Familiarity with production scheduling and workflow management.
• Ability to work flexible hours if required.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Must be able to work on-site in Rustenburg, North West.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of a production team to achieve production goals.
• Provide guidance, training, and motivation to team members, ensuring they understand their roles and responsibilities.
• Monitor production processes to ensure adherence to quality standards, safety protocols, and operational procedures.
• Identify and address any production issues or deviations promptly, escalating as necessary.
• Ensure that all machinery and equipment are operated safely and maintained in good working order.
• Assist in the implementation of process improvements and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Maintain accurate production records, including output, waste, and downtime.
• Promote a safe and healthy work environment, ensuring compliance with all safety regulations.
• Conduct team briefings and provide regular feedback on performance.
• Collaborate with supervisors and other team leads to optimize overall production flow.

Skills

Team Lead Experience

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Safety Compliance

Lean Manufacturing

Training & Development

Production Scheduling

On-site Presence

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic manufacturing company based in Rustenburg, North West , is looking for a proactive and experienced Production Team Lead to join their growing team. This role is essential for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the production line, focusing on meeting daily targets and maintaining high standards of quality and safety. The successful candidate will be responsible for guiding and motivating a team of production operators, ensuring adherence to all operational procedures and contributing to a positive work environment. This is an on-site position critical for immediate operational oversight and team management within the Rustenburg facility. You will play a key role in driving productivity and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of a production team to achieve production goals.
• Provide guidance, training, and motivation to team members, ensuring they understand their roles and responsibilities.
• Monitor production processes to ensure adherence to quality standards, safety protocols, and operational procedures.
• Identify and address any production issues or deviations promptly, escalating as necessary.
• Ensure that all machinery and equipment are operated safely and maintained in good working order.
• Assist in the implementation of process improvements and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Maintain accurate production records, including output, waste, and downtime.
• Promote a safe and healthy work environment, ensuring compliance with all safety regulations.
• Conduct team briefings and provide regular feedback on performance.
• Collaborate with supervisors and other team leads to optimize overall production flow.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Team Lead, Supervisor, or similar role in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production processes and quality control principles.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to train and motivate a team effectively.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a manufacturing setting.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Familiarity with production scheduling and workflow management.
• Ability to work flexible hours if required.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Must be able to work on-site in Rustenburg, North West .

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, opportunities for skills development, and the chance to be part of a growing and supportive team. This role provides direct involvement in the operational success of the company and offers a pathway for career progression within the manufacturing industry. Join us in Rustenburg and contribute to our commitment to excellence. We offer a stable work environment and a commitment to employee well-being.