Production Team Leader

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Leadership training

Career progression

Paid annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Production Team Leader to guide a shop-floor team in Vereeniging, ensuring efficient, safe execution of production tasks and consistent target achievement.

You will supervise daily operations, motivate staff, and champion quality and continuous improvement, while coordinating with maintenance and safety protocols in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, safety regulations, and quality control measures.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours if required to meet production demands.
• Must be reliable and committed to workplace safety and productivity in Vereeniging.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and motivate a team of production workers to achieve daily output goals.
• Oversee daily production activities, ensuring adherence to schedules, quality standards, and safety protocols.
• Monitor production equipment performance and report any issues or necessary maintenance.
• Ensure all team members understand and follow operational procedures and best practices.
• Conduct regular team meetings to discuss performance, address concerns, and promote continuous improvement.
• Assist in the onboarding and training of new team members.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Production Team Leader to guide and manage a team on the factory floor in Vereeniging . This role is essential for ensuring the efficient and safe execution of production tasks, meeting quality standards, and fostering a positive team environment. You will be responsible for supervising daily operations, motivating team members, and ensuring that production targets are met consistently. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership capabilities, a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, and a commitment to operational excellence and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and motivate a team of production workers to achieve daily output goals.
• Oversee daily production activities, ensuring adherence to schedules, quality standards, and safety protocols.
• Monitor production equipment performance and report any issues or necessary maintenance.
• Ensure all team members understand and follow operational procedures and best practices.
• Conduct regular team meetings to discuss performance, address concerns, and promote continuous improvement.
• Assist in the onboarding and training of new team members.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, safety regulations, and quality control measures.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours if required to meet production demands.
• Must be reliable and committed to workplace safety and productivity in Vereeniging .

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for leadership training and career progression.
• Paid annual leave and other statutory benefits.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment on the production floor.