Senior Production Supervisor - Remote

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Health insurance

Generous PTO

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Production Supervisor to oversee manufacturing operations from a fully remote capacity in Gauteng, South Africa. You will direct production activities, develop schedules, and drive improvements while leading a dispersed team.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, expertise in lean methods, and experience with production software to optimize processes and ensure quality and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading production teams and remote oversight.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and quality systems.
• Effective communication and problem-solving in a dispersed team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities, ensuring targets for output, quality, and cost are met.
• Develop and implement production schedules, optimizing resource allocation and workflow for maximum efficiency.
• Monitor production processes, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions to maintain quality standards.
• Train, mentor, and manage a team of production staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing remote work environment.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations and company policies, promoting a culture of safety awareness.
• Collaborate with supply chain, engineering, and quality assurance teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Lean manufacturing

Quality management

Production planning

Production software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Business Administration (preferred)

Tools

Production management software

Digital collaboration tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Production Supervisor to oversee manufacturing operations in a fully remote capacity. This pivotal role involves directing and coordinating all production activities, ensuring efficiency, quality, and timely delivery of manufactured goods. You will be instrumental in driving process improvements and leading a dispersed team to achieve operational excellence, leveraging digital tools and communication platforms to maintain strong team cohesion and oversight. This position is ideal for a seasoned leader who excels in managing complex production environments from a distance and is adept at fostering a productive remote work culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities, ensuring targets for output, quality, and cost are met.
• Develop and implement production schedules, optimizing resource allocation and workflow for maximum efficiency.
• Monitor production processes, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions to maintain quality standards.
• Train, mentor, and manage a team of production staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing remote work environment.
• Ensure adherence to all safety regulations and company policies, promoting a culture of safety awareness.
• Collaborate with supply chain, engineering, and quality assurance teams to resolve production-related issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Production Supervisor or similar role in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong understanding of production processes, lean manufacturing principles, and quality management systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, especially in a remote context.
• Proficiency in using production management software and digital collaboration tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Ability to manage and motivate a remote workforce effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to work in a fully remote, flexible environment.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Professional development opportunities and continuous learning support.