Production Line Supervisor

SUMMARY:
A client in the manufacturing industry based in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town is looking for a Production Line Supervisor to join their team

POSITION INFO:
Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working within a high-volume manufacturing or production environment, demonstrating hands-on involvement in day-to-day operations.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a supervisory or leadership role, managing production teams, operators, or artisans.
• Proven ability to manage and achieve production targets, including output, efficiency, quality, and delivery deadlines.
• Experience in labour management, including shift planning, workforce allocation, performance monitoring, and discipline where required.
• Demonstrated capability in managing production workflows, coordinating resources, and ensuring smooth operations across multiple processes or departments.
• Strong exposure to problem-solving, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventative actions within a production setting.

Formal Education / Qualifications

• A recognised qualification in Operations Management, Production Management, Manufacturing Management, or Industrial Engineering is essential.

Advantageous Qualifications and Experience

• A technical or trade qualification (e.g., mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing-related) will be a strong advantage.
• Previous experience in press operations, plating processes, or automated manufacturing environments will be highly beneficial.

• Lead a hands-on shopfloor team to achieve production targets while maintaining safety, quality, cost, and performance standards.
• Execute daily production plans and ensure required hourly, daily, and weekly outputs are met.
• Maximize labour and equipment efficiency, remove bottlenecks, and implement recovery actions when performance falls short.
• Ensure products are manufactured to specification by enforcing the Quality Management System.
• Prevent defects at source while reducing scrap, rework, and maintaining full traceability.
• Coordinate closely with Maintenance to reduce downtime, support preventative maintenance, and promote operator care of equipment.
• Direct, coach, and develop employees while setting clear expectations and performance standards.
• Manage attendance, discipline, and ensure adequate skills coverage through training and cross-skilling.
• Maintain accurate control of systems and stock, including work orders, WIP, and ERP data integrity.
• Drive Lean manufacturing practices through strong housekeeping, 5S, visual management, and elimination of waste.
• Promote a culture of continuous daily improvement to enhance productivity and reduce cost.
• Take ownership of key performance outcomes including on-time delivery, output vs plan, OEE, labour productivity, downtime, scrap levels, safety, and audit compliance.
• Communicate clearly, make sound decisions, and lead fairly and firmly in a high-pressure production environment