Senior Production Supervisor, Advanced Materials & Lean

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional development

On-site parking

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Production Supervisor to oversee operations in our Johannesburg facility. The role focuses on safe, efficient production of high-quality materials, leading a skilled team, and driving continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has extensive manufacturing experience, strong leadership, and a proven track record in lean and quality systems to sustain peak performance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive manufacturing or production supervision experience.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of production staff with guidance, training, and performance management.
• Oversee daily production activities, ensuring schedules, quality, and safety compliance.
• Apply lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to boost efficiency and reduce waste.
• Manage inventory of raw materials and finished goods to avoid production interruptions.
• Collaborate with quality control to maintain product integrity and address deviations.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement timely, effective solutions.
• Maintain production records and analyze data to identify trends and improvement areas.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations in the production area.
• Foster a positive, productive work environment and encourage teamwork.

Skills

Production supervision

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Team leadership

Quality control

Safety standards

ERP software

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Production Supervisor to oversee operations in our Johannesburg facility. The role focuses on safe, efficient production of high-quality materials, leading a skilled team, and driving continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has extensive manufacturing experience, strong leadership, and a proven track record in lean and quality systems to sustain peak performance in a dynamic environment.