Team Leader Production-4

Freudenberg; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Cape Town is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee and optimize production processes. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, with experience in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include ensuring adherence to HSE standards and driving operational excellence through Lean initiatives. Join a diverse team that values inclusion and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally with at least 4 years.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and quality systems.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production schedule and adherence to HSE standards.
• Support team through production and changeovers.
• Conduct coaching sessions to promote Lean Manufacturing Principles.
• Drive Operational Excellence with initiatives like TPM and SMED.
• Ensure shift efficiency regarding HSE and quality issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Lean Manufacturing Principles

Manufacturing Processes

Education

Matric or equivalent work experience

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

1. Oversee and ensure the production schedule is followed efficiently by monitoring the production steps timely and adherence to the company’s HSE standards, quality systems, processes, and procedures.
2. Proactively support your team through production including changeovers, shift handover, accurate documentation, and other technical tasks to ensure a smooth production process.
3. Conduct coaching and briefing sessions to promote Lean Manufacturing Principles to ensure adequate skill sets are maintained (e.g., 5S, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis).
4. Drive Operational Excellence with initiatives such as Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Lean Performance Management Systems (LPMS), Standard Work, and Single Minute Exchange Dies (SMED) in collaboration with Production, Quality, and Technical Teams for process improvements to ensure efficient operations.
5. Responsible for shift efficiency, which includes but is not limited to HSE, quality issues, resource management, and downtime.

Qualifications:

1. Matric or equivalent work experience.
2. Experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally with at least 4 years.
3. Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate and lead your team through challenging situations.
4. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and quality systems.
5. Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Freudenberg Nonwovens (Pty.) Ltd.