Production Team Lead

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Medical aid

Provident fund

Leadership training

Career advancement

Team-oriented culture

Paid annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, South Africa, is seeking an experienced Production Team Lead to guide a manufacturing team and ensure production targets are met safely and efficiently. You will supervise a team of production workers, coordinate daily tasks, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork to optimize output.

The ideal candidate has proven supervisory experience in manufacturing, strong leadership, and a solid understanding of production processes and quality

Qualifications

• Supervisory or team lead experience in manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills.
• Understanding of production processes and quality control measures.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to problem-solve and make decisions under pressure.
• High school diploma or equivalent; further education or certifications advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of production personnel to achieve daily output goals.
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring adherence to production schedules and quality standards.
• Monitor team performance, provide constructive feedback, and conduct performance reviews.
• Ensure all team members follow safety procedures and maintain a safe working environment.
• Collaborate with supervisors and managers to identify areas for process optimization.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement effective solutions.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Safety compliance

Quality awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Production Team Lead to guide their manufacturing team in Vereeniging . This role requires a dynamic individual who can lead by example, ensuring that production targets are met efficiently and safely. You will be responsible for supervising a team of production workers, coordinating daily tasks, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in optimizing output and maintaining high standards within the production facility in Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of production personnel to achieve daily output goals.
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring adherence to production schedules and quality standards.
• Monitor team performance, provide constructive feedback, and conduct performance reviews.
• Ensure all team members follow safety procedures and maintain a safe working environment.
• Collaborate with supervisors and managers to identify areas for process optimization.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement effective solutions.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a supervisory or team lead role within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills with the ability to guide a team effectively.
• Excellent understanding of production processes and quality control measures.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to problem-solve and make decisions under pressure.
• High school diploma or equivalent; further education or certifications are advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and provident fund.
• Opportunities for leadership training and career advancement.
• A positive and team-oriented work culture.
• Paid annual leave and other statutory benefits.