Remote Production Leader: Drive Efficiency & Quality

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Provident fund

Flexible hours

Annual bonus potential

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Remote Production Supervisor to oversee manufacturing operations from a distributed location. You will lead production teams, monitor output, and ensure safety and quality while coordinating with on-site personnel.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and data analysis to drive performance. You will develop processes, report on KPIs, and support continuous improvement in a fully remote setup.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading production teams in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong understanding of production planning and quality control.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate teams in a remote setup.
• Ability to analyze production data to identify improvement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities and coordinate with on-site teams to maintain schedules.
• Monitor output and quality, implementing corrective actions to meet targets.
• Ensure safety policies and regulatory requirements are followed across operations.
• Communicate with management and other departments; provide updates.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Guide and support staff to maintain a motivated, productive environment.
• Oversee equipment use and maintenance; manage resources for efficiency.
• Prepare regular reports on production performance and KPIs.
• Collaborate on continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Remote leadership

Manufacturing processes

Data analysis

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Manufacturing software

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Remote Production Supervisor to oversee manufacturing operations from a distributed location. You will lead production teams, monitor output, and ensure safety and quality while coordinating with on-site personnel.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and data analysis to drive performance. You will develop processes, report on KPIs, and support continuous improvement in a fully remote setup.