Production Team Lead — Mentor, Improve & Progress

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng seeks a proactive Production Team Lead to guide the production team in daily activities. This hands-on role focuses on meeting targets with precision while ensuring safety, quality, and efficient workflows on the shop floor.

You will supervise operators, provide on-the-job training, and collaborate with supervisors to sustain high performance and continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing setting in Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience in manufacturing or production.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team of production operators.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of production operators, assigning tasks and ensuring efficient workflow.
• Oversee daily production activities to meet output and quality targets.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies and environmental regulations.
• Provide on-the-job training and guidance to team members.
• Monitor equipment and processes, reporting issues or maintenance needs.
• Ensure products meet quality specifications and maintain production records.
• Collaborate with supervisors and other team leads to ensure smooth operations.
• Promote a safe, collaborative working environment and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Team leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng seeks a proactive Production Team Lead to guide the production team in daily activities. This hands-on role focuses on meeting targets with precision while ensuring safety, quality, and efficient workflows on the shop floor.

You will supervise operators, provide on-the-job training, and collaborate with supervisors to sustain high performance and continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing setting in Gauteng.