Production Foreman

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking an experienced Production Foreman to oversee and coordinate daily production activities within a manufacturing environment.
 
The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising employees, ensuring production targets are met, maintaining safe working practices, and assisting with machinery, maintenance and process improvements.
 
This is a 100% factory-based, hands-on supervisory position suited to someone with practical manufacturing or production experience who is comfortable working with machinery, equipment and people.

POSITION INFO:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Prepare the production area, equipment and raw materials before production begins.
• Oversee daily production activities and ensure production targets and quality standards are achieved.
• Ensure the correct raw materials, equipment and process settings are used.
• Monitor machinery, pumps, mixing systems, conveyors and other production equipment to ensure they are operational and safe.
• Identify production problems, breakdowns and quality issues and take appropriate corrective action.
• Allocate daily tasks to employees and ensure responsibilities and priorities are clearly communicated.
• Supervise employee performance, productivity, discipline and compliance with safety procedures.
• Provide guidance and support to employees to ensure work is carried out correctly and efficiently.
• Monitor staffing requirements and report absenteeism, poor performance or disciplinary matters to management.
• Oversee the safe receipt, storage, handling and use of chemical raw materials.
• Monitor chemical stock levels and ensure chemicals are correctly labelled, stored and handled.
• Ensure employees use the required PPE and follow chemical handling and safety procedures.
• Assist with chemical spills, exposure incidents and other safety-related matters.
• Conduct regular inspections of production equipment and assist with preventative maintenance.
• Identify wear, leaks, damaged components and potential equipment failures before they affect production.
• Report equipment faults and follow up on required repairs.
• Assist with machinery repairs, equipment upgrades and production improvement projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity and equipment reliability.
• Assist with implementing work instructions, checklists and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure required production, quality, maintenance and safety records are completed.
• Assist with investigating production deviations, equipment failures and quality issues.
• Maintain good housekeeping and cleanliness within production and chemical storage areas.
• Participate in safety inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Work closely with the production and maintenance teams to minimise production downtime.

• Grade 12 / Matric – minimum requirement.
• Previous practical experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Previous experience in a supervisory, team leader or foreman role will be advantageous.
• Practical experience working with machinery, pumps, piping and general mechanical maintenance.
• Knowledge of chemical handling and workplace safety will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance will be advantageous.
• Basic electrical knowledge will be advantageous.
• A relevant trade qualification will be advantageous.
• A valid driver’s licence will be advantageous.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Strong sense of responsibility, accountability and ownership.
• Ability to manage employees fairly but firmly.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and follow through on tasks.
• Safety-conscious and able to work according to strict procedures.
• Reliable, punctual and attentive to detail.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on factory environment.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, shifts or standby when required.