Senior Production Supervisor – Manufacturing Leader

Hired Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Lead team

Medical aid & pension

Development programs

Safe workplace

Job summary

Hired Recruitment (Pty) Ltd is assisting a leading manufacturing client in Germiston to recruit a Senior Production Supervisor. You will oversee daily operations, lead a production team, and uphold quality and safety standards at a busy Johannesburg facility.

The ideal candidate has proven supervision experience in heavy manufacturing, knowledge of lean manufacturing, and familiarity with MES or similar software.

Qualifications

• Trade Test or recognised qualification as a Fitter & Turner, Machinist, or equivalent.
• 810 years machining experience within a heavy engineering or manufacturing environment.
• 35 years supervisory/foreman experience.
• Strong experience with VTLs, conventional lathes, CNC lathes, milling machines and horizontal borers.
• Proven CNC programming, setup and troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances and technical specifications.
• Strong leadership, planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Computer literacy; experience with ERP/MRP systems will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and prioritise daily and weekly machining activities.
• Supervise, motivate and manage machine shop personnel.
• Allocate work according to machine capacity, skills and production deadlines.
• Provide hands‑on technical support and assist with CNC programming and troubleshooting.
• Ensure machinery, tooling and equipment are utilised efficiently.
• Monitor production targets, quality standards, downtime, scrap and rework.
• Conduct first‑off inspections and ensure components meet required specifications.
• Enforce health, safety, PPE and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Production supervisor experience

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Problem-solving

MES software

Education

Trade test or equivalent (Fitter & Turner)

Tools

MES software

Job description

Hired Recruitment (Pty) Ltd is assisting a leading manufacturing client in Germiston to recruit a Senior Production Supervisor. You will oversee daily operations, lead a production team, and uphold quality and safety standards at a busy Johannesburg facility.

The ideal candidate has proven supervision experience in heavy manufacturing, knowledge of lean manufacturing, and familiarity with MES or similar software.