Production Team Leader

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays and vacation time

Leadership training

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Production Team Leader for our manufacturing client in Mahikeng. You will guide a team of production associates, coordinate tasks on the line, monitor performance, and drive safety and quality standards daily.

The role combines on-site leadership with remote administrative duties for planning and reporting under a flexible hybrid work arrangement. You will foster a collaborative, high-performance environment and support career development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Team Leader or Supervisor in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of production processes and machinery.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and manage a diverse team.
• Knowledge of workplace safety and quality control standards.
• Basic computer skills for reporting and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and motivate a team of production associates to achieve daily production goals and quality standards.
• Oversee the workflow on the production line, assigning tasks, and ensuring efficient resource utilization.
• Monitor team performance, providing constructive feedback and addressing any issues that arise.
• Ensure adherence to all safety regulations, company policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Conduct quality checks and troubleshoot production issues, implementing immediate solutions to minimize disruption.
• Maintain accurate production logs and reports, submitting them in a timely manner for review.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Reporting

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a motivated and experienced Production Team Leader to guide a team of manufacturing associates at their facility in Mahikeng . This role is vital for ensuring daily production targets are met efficiently and safely, while maintaining high-quality standards. You will be responsible for supervising team members, coordinating tasks, monitoring performance, and fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. This position utilizes a hybrid approach, combining on-site leadership with remote administrative duties for planning and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and motivate a team of production associates to achieve daily production goals and quality standards.
• Oversee the workflow on the production line, assigning tasks, and ensuring efficient resource utilization.
• Monitor team performance, providing constructive feedback and addressing any issues that arise.
• Ensure adherence to all safety regulations, company policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Conduct quality checks and troubleshoot production issues, implementing immediate solutions to minimize disruption.
• Maintain accurate production logs and reports, submitting them in a timely manner for review.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Team Leader or Supervisor in a manufacturing or production setting.
• Strong understanding of production processes and machinery.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and manage a diverse team.
• Knowledge of workplace safety and quality control standards.
• Basic computer skills for reporting and record-keeping.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Opportunities for leadership training and career advancement.
• A flexible hybrid work arrangement supporting both on-site and remote responsibilities.