Remote Production Floor Supervisor

Placements24

Midrand

Hybrid

ZAR 400,000 - 500,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote work

Professional development

Remote-first culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Production Floor Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations from a remote capacity. Lead distributed teams, optimize workflows and ensure safety, quality, and efficiency across shifts.

You'll monitor KPIs, develop schedules, and provide clear guidance to on-site staff, driving continuous improvement with strong analytics and lean principles in a fully remote, remote-first environment.

Qualifications

Proven experience in a production supervision or management role within manufacturing.
Ability to lead and motivate teams remotely using digital channels.
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.

Responsibilities

Remotely supervise and manage daily production activities, ensuring targets are met.
Develop and implement optimized production schedules and workflows.
Monitor KPIs for production efficiency, quality control, and waste reduction.
Provide direction and support to on-site production teams through effective communication channels.
Conduct remote quality assurance checks and troubleshoot production issues as they arise.
Ensure all health and safety protocols are communicated and adhered to by on-site staff.

Skills

Remote leadership

Production supervision

Lean manufacturing

Analytical skills

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Production management software

Remote collaboration tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading entity in the Manufacturing & Production sector, is seeking an experienced Remote Production Floor Supervisor . This pivotal role will oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and adherence to safety standards, all managed remotely. You will be instrumental in guiding production teams, optimizing workflows, and driving continuous improvement initiatives from a distance. This position offers a unique opportunity to leverage your leadership skills in a fully remote capacity, contributing significantly to operational excellence without the need for physical on-site presence, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance within distributed teams.

Key Responsibilities

Remotely supervise and manage daily production activities, ensuring targets are met.
Develop and implement optimized production schedules and workflows.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for production efficiency , quality control, and waste reduction.
Provide clear direction and support to on-site production teams through effective communication channels.
Conduct remote quality assurance checks and troubleshoot production issues as they arise.
Ensure all health and safety protocols are communicated and adhered to by on-site staff.

Requirements

Proven experience in a production supervision or management role within the manufacturing industry.
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams remotely using digital communication tools.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes , quality control, and lean principles.
Proficiency in production management software and remote collaboration tools.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.

Benefits