Production Team Leader

Staff Unlimited Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer products manufacturer in Cape Town is looking for a Production Team Leader to supervise and motivate the production team. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, conducting regular meetings, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate will possess a degree/diploma in Industrial Engineering and relevant experience in FMCG or Pharmaceutical manufacturing. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to lead teams effectively.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years FMCG or Pharmaceutical Operational Manufacturing experience.
• Leading or managing a team in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Driver's license and own car are added benefits.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coordinate, and motivate production team.
• Plan and allocate resources to meet production schedules.
• Monitor production processes for compliance with standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Numerate skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

Mid-level skills in Excel

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to handle pressure

Process orientated

Systematic and disciplined

Education

Matric with Bachelor pass including maths

Degree/diploma in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Production Team Leader

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

Location: Cape Town

Job type: Permanent – on Site

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.

Should meet the above criteria, we invite you to apply directly to [e-mail] Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks of application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful