Description:
A well-established and reputable manufacturing company based in Maitland, Cape Town is seeking to appoint a highly driven and disciplined Production Supervisor to lead shop floor performance within a high-volume production environment.
This role requires a technically strong, hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments and can drive output, quality, cost control, and continuous improvement with authority and precision.
My client is a high-performance manufacturing company where precision, accountability, and teamwork are non-negotiable. They produce mission-critical components to exacting standards, and their success depends on people who take pride in quality work and own their results. If you value discipline, continuous improvement, and being part of a team that delivers when it matters most, you will fit right in.
What they are looking for:
Qualification
Diploma in Operations Management, Production Management, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (essential)
Experience
Minimum 5 years experience in high-volume manufacturing
Minimum 2 years experience supervising production teams
Proven experience managing production targets, labour, and workflow
Advantageous
Technical or trade qualification
Experience in press, plating, or automated manufacturing environments
General:
SA Citizens only
Must be criminal clear (no record)
Must reside in the Greater Cape Town area or be willing to relocate at your own cost
Main Duties and Responsibilities
This role is responsible for delivering production results through strong shopfloor leadership and disciplined execution.
Production performance
Execute the daily production plan and meet output targets
Monitor line performance, remove bottlenecks, and drive recovery actions
Balance labour and equipment to maximise throughput
Record and report accurate production data
Quality compliance
Ensure components are produced to specification first time
Enforce QMS requirements and stop defects at source
Investigate root causes and reduce rework and scrap
Maintain correct identification and traceability
Equipment and maintenance
Ensure operator care and basic maintenance are performed
Report breakdowns and coordinate repairs to minimise downtime
Support preventative maintenance and TPM activities
Team leadership
Lead, supervise, and develop operators
Set performance standards and manage attendance and discipline
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