Senior Production Leader — Hybrid Role with Growth

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, seeks an experienced Senior Production Supervisor for a leading agricultural equipment manufacturer. This hybrid role requires strong on-site leadership to manage daily operations, with remote oversight of reporting and strategic planning.

The ideal candidate will drive productivity, safety, quality, and continuous improvement, lead operators, and coordinate production schedules while collaborating with maintenance, QA, and supply chain to ensure targets are

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in production or manufacturing supervision.
• Proven track record leading teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to meet output targets and quality specifications.
• Lead, train, and motivate a team of production operators to high performance.
• Monitor production processes, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Manage production schedules, material flow, and resource allocation.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean/Six Sigma.
• Maintain production records and generate shift reports.
• Collaborate with maintenance, QA, and supply chain to resolve issues.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Scheduling

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Operations Management or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, seeks an experienced Senior Production Supervisor for a leading agricultural equipment manufacturer. This hybrid role requires strong on-site leadership to manage daily operations, with remote oversight of reporting and strategic planning.

The ideal candidate will drive productivity, safety, quality, and continuous improvement, lead operators, and coordinate production schedules while collaborating with maintenance, QA, and supply chain to ensure targets are