Production Team Leader

Staff Unlimited Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer product manufacturer in Cape Town is looking for a Production Team Leader. The ideal candidate will supervise and motivate production team members, ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Applicants should have a degree/diploma in Industrial Engineering and 3-5 years of operational manufacturing experience, preferably in FMCG or Pharmaceutical sectors. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to manage pressure effectively.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of FMCG or Pharmaceutical Operational Manufacturing experience.
• Experience in leading or managing a team in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Driver’s license and own car are beneficial due to location.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and motivate production team members to achieve targets.
• Plan and allocate resources to meet production schedules.
• Monitor production processes for compliance with standards.
• Conduct meetings and communicate goals effectively.
• Troubleshoot production issues and escalate as needed.
• Complete shift reports and maintain production records.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Numerate understanding

Strong verbal communication

Mid-level Excel skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to handle pressure

Process oriented

Systematic and disciplined

Education

Degree/diploma in Industrial Engineering

Matric with Bachelor pass including maths

Job description

Our client, a leading developer and manufacturer of consumer products is seeking a Production Team Leader to join their team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise, coordinate, and motivate production team members to achieve output, quality, and efficiency targets.
• Plan and allocate resources (people, machinery, and materials) to meet production schedules.
• Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
• Conduct regular meetings and provide clear communication of goals, tasks, and performance expectations.
• Troubleshoot production issues promptly, escalating when required.
• Complete shift reports, maintain accurate production records, and track KPIs (efficiency, downtime, wastage, yields).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize line performance and reduce costs.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, health & safety regulations, and food safety/quality management systems.
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams to support smooth operations.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric (with Bachelor pass that includes maths)
• Degree/diploma in Industrial Engineering
• 3-5+ Yrs FMCG or Pharmaceutical Operational Manufacturing Experience
• Leading or managing a team in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Ability and willingness to vary working hours to meet operational and production goals.
• A driver’s license and own car are an added benefit due to location.

Skills/Competencies Required

• Numerate and be to work with and understand numbers in practical application.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Mid-level skills in Excel.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work well in and to lead teams.
• Able to handle pressure
• Process orientated
• Systematic, disciplined and orderly.