Timber Production Supervisor: Lead 20+ Staff & Quality

West Coast Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Personnel in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Production Manager to lead a 20+ staff team, plan daily production against customer orders, and ensure on-time delivery.

You will drive quality, coordinate equipment setup and maintenance, manage stock and warehouse activities, and support HR matters for the production team while upholding OHS standards. This role is on-site in Cape Town and reports to the management team.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years in production management or supervision.
• Experience supervising 20+ staff.
• Strong planning and organisational abilities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Computer literacy in Excel and Outlook.
• OHS experience advantageous.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Strong people-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise a production team of 20+ staff.
• Plan daily production according to customer orders and deadlines.
• Monitor production output and quality standards.
• Set up equipment and coordinate maintenance and servicing.
• Manage stock requirements to meet production needs.
• Oversee warehouse operations and stock storage.
• Supervise the loading of customer orders.
• Assist with HR matters involving production staff.
• Maintain OHS standards.
• Ensure production areas remain clean, organised and efficient.
• Maintain production records and administration.
• Coach, mentor and develop employees.
• Participate as a member of the management team.

Skills

Team leadership

Production planning

Quality management

OHS compliance

Problem solving

People management

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Tertiary qualification advantageous

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Forklift license

Job description

West Coast Personnel in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Production Manager to lead a 20+ staff team, plan daily production against customer orders, and ensure on-time delivery.

You will drive quality, coordinate equipment setup and maintenance, manage stock and warehouse activities, and support HR matters for the production team while upholding OHS standards. This role is on-site in Cape Town and reports to the management team.