Senior Production Operator — Precision & Process Improvement

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 124,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training & development

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape is seeking a skilled Senior Production Operator to operate and maintain complex machinery, ensuring high quality output and ongoing efficiency on the production line. The ideal candidate has strong technical aptitude, a firm safety commitment, and can work independently or with a team.

The role includes mentoring junior operators and contributing to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Senior operator with proven production experience.
• Read and interpret technical manuals and SOPs.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machinery per SOPs.
• Perform routine checks and basic maintenance.
• Meet production targets for quantity and quality.
• Report malfunctions or safety hazards to supervisors.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized work area.
• Assist in training junior operators on safety and quality.
• Suggest process improvements as appropriate.
• Follow production schedules and supervisor instructions.
• Handle materials and products safely.
• Ensure adherence to quality control protocols.

Skills

Machinery operation

Quality control

SOP adherence

Safety awareness

Team player

Job description

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape is seeking a skilled Senior Production Operator to operate and maintain complex machinery, ensuring high quality output and ongoing efficiency on the production line. The ideal candidate has strong technical aptitude, a firm safety commitment, and can work independently or with a team.

The role includes mentoring junior operators and contributing to continuous improvement.