Production Line Supervisor

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a Production Line Supervisor based in Cape Town, Western Cape, within the Manufacturing industry.
This role focuses on leading daily production operations to ensure safe operations, on-time delivery, required production volumes, quality compliance, and cost control within a high-volume manufacturing environment.

POSITION INFO:

Location:

Requirements:

• Qualification in Operations Management, Production Management, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering – Essential

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in high volume manufacturing
• Minimum 2 years’ experience supervising production teams
• Proven experience managing production targets, labour planning, and workflow control
• Technical or trade qualification - Advantageous
• Experience in press, plating, or automated manufacturing environments - Advantageous

• Strong understanding of production planning, workflow control, and throughput optimisation
• Knowledge of OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and efficiency improvement
• Experience working with ERP systems and production reporting systems
• Understanding of ISO 9001 (Quality Management) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) compliance
• Sound knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, 5S, and waste reduction
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute daily production plans to meet hourly, daily, and weekly output targets
• Monitor line performance and implement immediate corrective action
• Identify bottlenecks and optimise labour and equipment utilisation
• Drive recovery plans when production targets are missed
• Ensure correct staffing levels and shift coverage
• Record and report accurate production data

• Ensure components are produced to specification first time
• Enforce compliance with the Quality Management System
• Stop defects at source and drive root cause analysis
• Manage scrap reduction and rework control
• Ensure proper identification, labelling, and traceability

• Ensure operator care and basic machine maintenance is completed
• Report breakdowns immediately and coordinate with Maintenance
• Support TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and preventative maintenance activities
• Minimise downtime and improve equipment efficiency

• Lead, direct, and supervise operators and team members
• Set daily performance standards and expectations
• Coach, train, and develop employees
• Manage attendance, absenteeism, and discipline in line with company procedures
• Ensure adequate skills coverage and cross-training

• Maintain ERP and production system accuracy
• Control work orders and material flow
• Manage WIP (Work in Progress) levels
• Ensure scrap and rejects are processed correctly
• Support inventory accuracy

• Implement and sustain 5S and housekeeping standards
• Use visual management tools
• Identify and eliminate waste
• Drive daily productivity and cost improvement initiatives

• Conduct shift start-up meetings
• Allocate work and resources effectively
• Perform line walkabouts and troubleshoot production issues
• Liaise with Quality, Maintenance, and Planning teams
• Report daily results and escalate risks early

• Enforce safe work procedures and PPE compliance
• Ensure compliance with legal and company safety standards
• Act immediately on hazards and incidents
• Promote safe behaviours and accountability

How to apply:

1. Follow the link to our jobseeker’s page - for the job title.
2. Click apply to submit your CV.