Production Team Leader

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Medical aid

Provident Fund

Leadership development

Career progression

Supportive team culture

Stable work hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Production Team Leader to guide a team on the Upington production floor. You will oversee daily operations, drive output, and maintain high standards of quality and safety while fostering a collaborative, goal-oriented environment.

You will train staff, monitor processes, and address bottlenecks promptly, reporting on output, waste, and downtime. The role offers a competitive salary, incentives, and opportunities for leadership development within a stable

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Team Leader or supervisor in manufacturing or production.
• Strong understanding of production workflows and quality control principles.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and manage a diverse team effectively.
• Problem-solving skills and quick, informed decision-making.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and motivate a team of production staff to achieve daily production goals.
• Monitor production processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and adherence to safety standards.
• Assign tasks to team members and oversee their completion, providing support and guidance.
• Identify and address any production issues, bottlenecks, or safety concerns promptly.
• Ensure accurate reporting of production data, including output, waste, and downtime.
• Collaborate with supervisors and managers to implement process improvements and operational changes.

Skills

Team leadership

Production workflows

Quality control

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team motivation

Problem solving

Decision making

Safety standards

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Production Team Leader to guide and manage a team on the production floor at their facility in Upington . In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring production targets are met, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety. You will foster a positive team environment, provide guidance to team members, and contribute to the continuous improvement of production processes. This is a key leadership position for an individual ready to take ownership and drive performance within a manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and motivate a team of production staff to achieve daily production goals.
• Monitor production processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and adherence to safety standards.
• Assign tasks to team members and oversee their completion, providing support and guidance.
• Identify and address any production issues, bottlenecks, or safety concerns promptly.
• Ensure accurate reporting of production data, including output, waste, and downtime.
• Collaborate with supervisors and managers to implement process improvements and operational changes.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Team Leader or supervisor in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong understanding of production workflows and quality control principles.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and manage a diverse team effectively.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick, informed decisions.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based incentives.
• Medical aid and provident fund contributions.
• Opportunities for leadership development and career progression.
• Supportive team culture and management.
• Consistent work hours in a stable industry.