Senior Production Line Manager

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Leadership training

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Production Line Manager to lead key production lines at its Queenstown facility. You will manage a team of supervisors and operators, drive productivity, troubleshoot operational challenges, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

The ideal candidate has proven leadership, strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory/production line role.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, planning, and quality control.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with lean manufacturing tools and methodologies.
• Ability to analyze data and drive improvements.
• Relevant technical qualification or degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of production lines to meet targets.
• Lead and develop supervisors and operators.
• Implement lean manufacturing to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Ensure safety protocols and quality standards on the floor.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering and quality to resolve issues.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and optimize performance.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Education

Technical qualification or degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and results-oriented Senior Production Line Manager to lead key production lines at their facility in Queenstown. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring optimal performance, efficiency, and quality across assigned production lines. You will manage a team of supervisors and operators, driving productivity improvements, troubleshooting operational challenges, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of manufacturing processes, and a commitment to fostering a productive and safe work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of assigned production lines, ensuring production targets are met consistently.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of production supervisors and operators, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Implement and monitor lean manufacturing principles and best practices to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Ensure all safety protocols and quality standards are rigorously followed on the production floor.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and quality departments to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Analyze production data, identify trends, and implement corrective actions to optimize line performance.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Production Line Manager or similar supervisory role in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, and quality control.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Experience with lean manufacturing tools and methodologies is essential.
• Ability to analyze data and implement data-driven operational improvements.
• A relevant technical qualification or degree is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership training.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment focused on continuous improvement.
• Potential for career progression within the organization.