Shift Manager - Paint Line

Profile Personnel; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel is seeking an experienced Plant Operations Manager to lead daily Paint Line shift operations in an automotive manufacturing setting. You will oversee production teams, drive operational efficiency, and ensure targets, quality standards and safety requirements are consistently met.

The role requires a Diploma or Degree in Operations Management with 5–10 years in manufacturing or automotive environments, including hands-on line experience and proven leadership of shift

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in operations management or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in manufacturing or automotive environments.
• Experience in the plant line department.
• Proven experience managing shift operations and production teams.
• Strong understanding of production processes, operational efficiency and performance management.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage daily Paint Line shift operations.
• Lead, supervise and motivate production teams to achieve operational targets.
• Monitor production performance, quality and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and quality standards.
• Identify operational challenges and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure effective utilisation of manpower, equipment and resources.
• Prepare and communicate shift reports and production updates.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Stress tolerance

Education

Diploma or Degree in Operations Management

Job description

Are you a hands-on leader with strong manufacturing experience, excellent people-management skills and a passion for driving operational excellence in an automotive production environment? This may be the position for you!

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing daily shift operations, managing production teams, driving operational efficiency, and ensuring that production targets, quality standards and safety requirements are consistently achieved.

Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Operations Management or a related field.

• 5–10 years of relevant experience within a manufacturing or automotive environment.

• Experience in the plant line department

• Proven experience managing shift operations and production teams.

• Strong understanding of production processes, operational efficiency and performance management.

• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage daily Paint Line shift operations.

• Lead, supervise and motivate production teams to achieve operational targets.

• Monitor production performance, quality and productivity.

• Ensure compliance with health, safety and quality standards.

• Identify operational challenges and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ensure effective utilisation of manpower, equipment and resources.

• Prepare and communicate shift reports and production updates.