526 Production Leader jobs in South Africa

We are seeking a highly capable Shift Production Team Leader in our Jumbo Factory production department.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all manufacturing activities during their shift, ensuring targets are met safely, efficiently, and in line with quality standards.

THE POSITION

Reporting to the Production Manager , the candidate must effectively manage people, equipment, and processes to ensure optimal performance and productivity on shift. The role requires a strong leader who can coach and develop teams, troubleshoot operational issues, and ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations on shift.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS :

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following :

• Manage plant productions, including raw materials, machine and equipment availability, and product quality
• Oversee all production activities during the shift to ensure output meets quality and efficiency standards
• Ensure optimal utilization of staff, machinery, and materials to meet daily and weekly production targets
• Supervise and guide operators and general workers, including task allocation, attendance monitoring, and toolbox talks
• Perform basic troubleshooting and coordinate with maintenance when technical issues arise
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards and procedures
• Complete daily shift reports, production records, and communicate key updates to the next shift
• Ensure a consistent supply of wadding to converting on shift
• Manage boiler house on shift with the boiler house operating crew
• Maintain cleanliness, orderliness, and operational discipline on the production floor
• Conduct on-the-job training and monitor staff performance
• Participate in production planning meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Actively participate in asset management by ensuring plant checks and routine preventative maintenance

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE :

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Minimum diploma in Chemical Engineering or Pulp and Paper Technology
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing production role

RELATION TO OTHERS :

• Internal: Engineering / Maintenance team, SHEQ team, Logistic team (warehouse and drivers), Senior management
• External: Contractors, Converting team

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Proactive and hands-on leader
• High attention to detail
• Results-driven and accountable
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, health and safety regulations, and quality standards
• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office, production systems knowledge advantageous)
• Willingness to work overtime when required
• Professional, punctual, and dependable
• Team player with a coaching mindset

Overview:

Management and control of the production processes in order to fulfil customer orders, in
terms of quantity, time and quality. Build and manage a process that effectively and efficiently
responds to changing customer orders, adjusting production capacities and human resources.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12, a qualification or Programme relating to Production Management be advantageous
• 3-5 years’ working experience in the Automotive Manufacturing industry
• Production supervisory experience essential
• Computer Literate

Job Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and conducts activities within the department in an effective manner
  towards achieving common objectives
• Reporting deviations from the standard and takes appropriate measures and corrective
  actions
• Take action to achieve the operational objectives set out in production plans and indicators (KPIs)
• Builds and maintains good cooperation with colleagues from other departments, supporting
  and initiating processes of continuous improvement but also building long-term investment
  plans in their area
• Reports results according to accepted corporate rules
• Responsible for safe production by supervising the proper use of machinery, equipment.
  and facility
• Responsible for compliance with local legislation, health and safety regulations, standard
  operating procedures and compliance with the rules of social coexistence in the area of
  production.
• Ensures control of current production costs and taking appropriate actions towards them
• Health and safety
• Quality management, measures and tools for quality improvement
• Knowledge of requirements of IAFT 16949 management

Key Competencies/Skills

• Leadership and motivation of employees.
• Highly service-orientated and good communication skills
• Target and result-orientated combined with a proactive approach.
• Independent and self-motivated.
• Analytical approach to problems.
• Highly flexible and adaptable with the ability to work as an individual or as part of a team and to work on their own initiative when required.

Our client in the automotive manufacturing industry is seeking a Production Team Leader to join their team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Management of the production team
2. Responsible for daily reports and taking required action when targets are not met.
3. Scrap management and quality supervision.
4. Knowledge and adherence to H&S/HR procedures and regulations
5. Find ways to eliminate wastefulness in the production process.
6. Assist with WIP/Sorts

Minimum Requirements:

1. Technical Diploma/Qualification
2. Minimum 2 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
3. Advanced Excel skills
4. Must be willing to work shifts.

Should you wish to be considered for this opportunity, please apply directly to the advertisement. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks of application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.

• Work with Machines: Set up and operate manufacturing equipment.
• Check Quality: Look at products during and after production to make sure they are good.
• Fix Problems: Help fix machines when they dont work properly.
• Keep Records: Write down production numbers and report any issues.
• Help with Materials: Organise raw materials and tools for production.
• Do Maintenance: Clean and check machines to keep them in good condition.
• Follow Safety Rules: Wear safety gear and make sure your workspace is safe.
• Supervision: Lead and assist a group of factory employees

• Technical Skills: Know how to use tools and read simple technical drawings.
• Good Attention to Detail: Check work carefully to ensure high quality.
• Teamwork: Work well with other people in the factory.
• Physical Strength: Be able to stand for long periods and lift materials if needed.
• Experience: Previous work in a factory or with machines is a plus but not required.

We are seeking a highly capable Shift Production Team Leader in our Jumbo Factory production department.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all manufacturing activities during their shift, ensuring targets are met safely, efficiently, and in line with quality standards.

THE POSITION

Reporting to the Production Manager , the candidate must effectively manage people, equipment, and processes to ensure optimal performance and productivity on shift. The role requires a strong leader who can coach and develop teams, troubleshoot operational issues, and ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations on shift.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Manages plant productions, which include raw materials, availability of the machine and equipment, and the quality of the product
• Oversee all production activities during the shift to ensure output meets quality and efficiency standards.
• Ensure optimal utilisation of staff, machinery, and materials to meet daily and weekly production targets.
• Supervise and guide operators and general workers, including task allocation, monitoring attendance, and conducting toolbox talks.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and coordinate with the maintenance team when technical issues arise.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and procedures.
• Complete daily shift reports, production records, and communicate key updates to the next shift.
• Ensure consistent supply of wadding to converting on shift
• Manage boiler house on shift together with the boiler house operating crew
• Maintain cleanliness, orderliness, and operational discipline on the production floor.
• Conduct on-the-job training and performance monitoring for staff under supervision.
• Participate in production planning meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Actively participate in asset management by ensuring plant checks and routine production preventative maintenance is conducted

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Minimum diploma in Chemical Engineering or Pulp and Paper Technology
• Min 3+ years’ experience in a production role in a manufacturing environment

RELATION TO OTHERS:

• Internal:
  • Engineering/Maintenance team,
  • SHEQ team
  • Logistic team (warehouse team and drivers)
  • HR
  • Senior management
• External:
  • Contractors
  • Converting team

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Proactive and hands-on leader
• High attention to detail
• Results-driven and accountable
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, health and safety regulations, and quality standards
• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office, production systems knowledge is advantageous)
• Willingness overtime when required
• Professional, Punctual and Dependable.
• Team player with a coaching mindset