Technical Production Supervisor

Midvaal Recruitment; Alberton; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Alberton is urgently seeking a Technical Production Supervisor. This hands-on role combines supervision and technical responsibilities, requiring immediate availability and strong experience in the seals, liners, and wads industry. The ideal candidate will possess a solid mechanical background and CAD experience for tooling design, ensuring compliance with safety standards and improving production efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must be immediately available.
• Previous experience in Seals, Liners & Wads manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical and production background.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and allocate tasks to production staff.
• Monitor production quality and output.
• Perform routine maintenance and fault-finding on machinery.
• Collaborate on mechanical issues with the technical team.

Skills

Production supervision

Strong mechanical background

CAD experience for tooling design

Ability to monitor production quality

Job description

URGENT HIRE : TECHNICAL PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR (Alberton)

MID565

Industry : Seals, Liners & Wads

Availability : IMMEDIATE START REQUIRED

A well‑established manufacturing company based in Alberton is urgently seeking a Technical Production Supervisor with proven experience in the Seals, Liners, and Wads industry. This is a hands‑on, dual‑function role combining production supervision with technical / mechanical responsibilities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be immediately available
• Previous experience in Seals, Liners & Wads manufacturing
• Strong mechanical and production background
• CAD experience for tooling design is an advantage
• Ability to supervise, install, maintain, and repair production machinery

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Production Supervision

• Supervise, guide, and allocate tasks to production staff
• Monitor production quality and output
• Implement process improvements to reduce waste and improve efficiency
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations
• Report inefficiencies to the Production Controller or Planner
• Stand in for the Workshop Supervisor when required
• Participate in training staff, setting and operating machines

Technical & Mechanical

• Perform routine maintenance, fault‑finding and repairs on machinery
• Install and commission new equipment
• Troubleshoot and inspect mechanical issues
• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records
• Replace or repair damaged / worn parts
• Collaborate on complex issues with technical team
• Ensure machinery safety standards are upheld
• Design new tooling in CAD when required
• Identify and report potential or actual machinery‑related quality concerns