Senior Production Leader – Automotive Manufacturing & Lean

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 720.000 - 1.100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Medical aid and retirement fund

On-site parking

Professional development opportunities

Subsidised meals

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is assisting a leading automotive parts manufacturer in Johannesburg, Gauteng, to recruit a senior production supervisor. You will oversee daily production, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety and quality on the factory floor.

You will manage a diverse team and coordinate with quality, maintenance and logistics while planning and scheduling to meet targets and reduce costs. Residency or valid work permit for Johannesburg is required.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years in production supervision or management within manufacturing (prefer automotive).
• Proven leadership to mentor and develop a diverse team.
• Strong understanding of lean, ISO standards, and QA processes.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Experience with production planning and scheduling tools.
• Solid understanding of health and safety regulations in manufacturing.

Aufgaben

• Oversee daily production activities, ensuring targets for quality, quantity, and timelines are met.
• Manage and motivate a team of production staff, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
• Implement and monitor production schedules, adjusting as necessary to meet demand fluctuations.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations on the production floor.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and lower costs.
• Collaborate with quality, maintenance, and logistics to ensure seamless operations.
• Maintain accurate production records and generate reports for management review.
• Participate in hiring and onboarding for new production team members.
• Champion a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions promptly.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Team management

Lean manufacturing

ISO standards

Problem solving

Production planning

Scheduling software

Safety compliance

Communication

Ausbildung

Engineering degree

Operations management

Tools

ERP systems

Planning software

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is assisting a leading automotive parts manufacturer in Johannesburg, Gauteng, to recruit a senior production supervisor. You will oversee daily production, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety and quality on the factory floor.

You will manage a diverse team and coordinate with quality, maintenance and logistics while planning and scheduling to meet targets and reduce costs. Residency or valid work permit for Johannesburg is required.