Team Leader, Production

Dsm-Firmenich Belvidere Nj; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

As a Team Leader in Production at a leading company in Midrand, South Africa, you will oversee production processes, manage a team, and ensure high-quality output. This role offers growth opportunities and the chance to impact the food manufacturing industry positively.

Benefits

Collaborative team environment

Opportunities for continuous improvement

Training and development programs

Exposure to international operations

Inclusive, multicultural team

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in manufacturing and team leadership.
• Experience with IR-related issues and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of production operators and assign tasks.
• Ensure products adhere to quality standards and implement control measures.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering

Bachelor's degree in supply chain

Bachelor's degree in production

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job ID & Job Title: Team Leader, Production

Location: Midrand, South Africa

Work model: On Site

As a Team Leader, Production at dsm-firmenich's Midrand site in South Africa, you will lead and optimize production processes in a dynamic team environment, ensuring high-quality output and continuous improvement.

This role offers opportunities for growth, international exposure, and the chance to drive impactful changes in the food manufacturing industry.

Join us to shape the future of production excellence.

Key Responsibilities

1. Managing a team of production operators, assigning tasks, and providing guidance throughout the production process.
2. Working closely with planning and scheduling teams to meet production targets and deadlines.
3. Ensuring all products adhere to quality standards, implementing quality control measures, and addressing quality issues promptly.
4. Identifying root causes of technical issues or production problems and implementing solutions.
5. Participating in process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and optimize resource utilization.
6. Training new team members and providing ongoing coaching and support to develop skills and improve performance.

We offer

• Collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for continuous improvement and process optimization
• Training and development programs
• A role in a dynamic, results-driven organization
• Exposure to international operations and travel opportunities
• An inclusive, multicultural team with respect for everyone

You bring

• A bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, supply chain, or production, with 5 years' experience in manufacturing and team leadership.
• Leadership experience in the food manufacturing industry, with excellent communication, numeracy, and computer literacy skills.
• Ability to identify problems and implement preventative strategies to minimize risk, along with supervision, coaching, managing processes, and process improvement skills.
• Proficiency in tracking budget expenses, production planning, controls, instrumentation, and strategic agility.
• Collaborative, results-driven, well-organized, analytical, creative, and independent working skills.
• Experience with IR-related issues, stock control, and familiarity with SAP is advantageous.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we go beyond expectations, driven by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From health to fortified food and sustainable skincare, your work impacts millions daily.

Whether it's fragrance, alternative meat, or sugar reduction, you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty.

We foster growth, continuous learning, and a culture that supports movement across teams and borders.

Your ideas are essential to our future because progress happens when we go beyond, together.

Application process

If interested, apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. Due to privacy regulations, interactions are limited to the portal.

For questions, contact Vishal Gorecha, Talent Acquisition Business Partner.

Equal opportunity statement

We believe in a supportive, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We are committed to fair, inclusive hiring practices and welcome candidates from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities or special needs during the application process.

Agency statement

We are managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich and are not accepting agency proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.