Team Lead, Production

Dsm-Firmenich; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A diverse manufacturing company in Gauteng seeks a Team Leader for its production team. This role requires overseeing production operations, ensuring quality control, and driving continuous process improvement. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree and has experience in the food manufacturing industry, along with strong leadership and communication skills. Flexibility in working hours and a vibrant work environment are offered.

Benefits

Flexibility in working hours

Dynamic working environment

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• 4 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading teams is required.
• Ability to function independently when required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of production operators and assign tasks.
• Ensure production schedules are met and monitor progress.
• Implement quality control measures and address quality issues.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and improve process efficiency.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Train new team members and provide ongoing coaching.
• Maintain a positive and productive working environment.

Skills

Leadership experience in the food manufacturing industry

Excellent communication skills

Numeracy skills

Computer literacy

Good people management skills

Problem identification and preventative strategies

Supervision and coaching

Process improvement

Production planning

Strategic agility

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain or production

Job description

Band JMidrand, OpsCompanyAt dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.PurposeTo lead and manage a team responsible for producing liquid products while ensuring quality, safety, efficiency, and compliance with operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervising the production team: The Team Leader is responsible for managing a team of production operators, assigning tasks, and providing direction and guidance throughout the production process. They ensure that team members are properly trained and that they follow all safety protocols.
• Ensuring production schedules are met: The Team Leader works closely with planning and scheduling teams to ensure that production targets and deadlines are met. They monitor progress, identify bottlenecks, and take necessary actions to keep production running on schedule.
• Quality control: The Team Leader ensures that all products adhere to quality standards and specifications. They implement quality control measures, perform regular product checks, and address any quality issues promptly. They work closely with the quality assurance team to continuously improve production processes and maintain high-quality output.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving: When technical issues or production problems arise, the Team Leader takes charge in identifying the root cause and implementing solutions. They work with maintenance and engineering teams to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, improve process efficiency, and minimise downtime.
• Continuous improvement: The Team Leader actively participates in process improvement initiatives. They gather feedback from team members, identify areas for improvement, and implement changes to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and optimise resource utilisation.
• Training and development: The Team Leader plays a vital role in training new team members, ensuring that they are familiar with production processes, safety procedures, and quality requirements. They also provide ongoing coaching and support to help team members develop their skills and improve performance.
• They play a key role in maintaining a positive and productive working environment, fostering teamwork, and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain or production (4 years' experience and manufacturing environment and leading teams)
• Leadership experience in the food manufacturing industry
• Excellent communication, numeracy and computer literacy skills
• Good people management skills and management of staff
• Identifying problems and implementing preventative strategies to minimise risk
• Supervision, coaching, managing processes, process improvement, tracking budget expenses, production planning, controls and instrumentation, strategic agility
• Collaborative team worker, passionate, results driven, well organised and analytical, creative, able to function independently when required

We Offer

Entry to the exciting and inspiring world of perfumes and taste. A culture that values diversity where people are at the heart of the company. The opportunity to work for a company that cares about the environment and sets and achieves ambitious sustainability objectives. Flexibility in working hours. A dynamic working environmentpetitive benefits.

Our Commitmentdsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive.

We do not discriminate there's a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.