Production Team Leader

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid annual leave

Leadership training

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking an experienced Production Team Leader to guide our manufacturing team. The role focuses on leading, coaching, and motivating staff to meet daily production targets while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will monitor performance, provide feedback, allocate resources, troubleshoot issues, and report progress to management. A track record in production supervision and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading production teams in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong communication and people-management skills.
• Understanding of measurement, reporting, and improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and motivate a production team to achieve daily targets.
• Monitor performance and provide feedback; implement training as needed.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, quality standards, and policies.
• Manage workflow and allocate resources to optimize productivity.
• Troubleshoot operational issues to minimize downtime and delays.
• Conduct team meetings and report performance to management.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Data analysis

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and motivational Production Team Leader to guide their manufacturing team in Sandton .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and motivate a team of production personnel to achieve daily production targets.


• Monitor team performance, providing constructive feedback and implementing training as needed.


• Ensure adherence to all safety protocols, company policies, and quality standards within the production area.


• Manage workflow and allocate resources effectively to optimize productivity and efficiency.


• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement solutions to minimize downtime and production delays.


• Conduct team meetings, communicate production goals, and report on team performance to management.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Production Team Leader or supervisory role within manufacturing.


• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team effectively.


• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes , quality control, and health and safety regulations.


• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing production demands.


• Proficiency in production reporting and basic data analysis.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based incentives.


• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.


• Paid annual leave and other statutory benefits.


• Opportunities for leadership training and career advancement.


• A dynamic and challenging work environment with a focus on team success.