Production Supervisor - Maitland, Cape Town

SUMMARY:
Calling all Production Supervisors in a high-volume manufacturing environment!

POSITION INFO:

A well-established and reputable manufacturing company based in Maitland, Cape Town is seeking to appoint a highly driven and disciplined Production Supervisor – 2nd Operations 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.

Minimum Requirements

• Qualification in Operations Management or Production Management (Essential)

• Mechanical Engineering or related technical qualification (Preferred)

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a high-volume manufacturing or mechanical production environment

• Proven supervision and shop floor leadership experience

• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation

• Experience in line balancing, production control, and root cause analysis

• ERP system exposure

• Fluent in English and Afrikaans (preferred)

• SA Citizens only

• Must be Criminal Clear

• Must reside in the Greater Cape Town area or be prepared to relocate at your own cost.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Throughput

• Execute daily production plans in line with takt time and output targets

• Ensure On Time Delivery (OTD) and optimal capacity utilisation

• Balance production lines and manage labour allocation efficiently

• Monitor performance hourly/daily and implement immediate corrective action

• Drive “Right First Time” production to minimise scrap and rework

Quality & Compliance

• Enforce strict adherence to quality standards and standard operating procedures

• Investigate and resolve defects promptly

• Ensure full traceability and component compliance

• Promote a zero-defect mindset

Equipment & Maintenance

• Support TPM and preventative maintenance activities

• Monitor equipment uptime and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

• Ensure breakdowns are escalated and resolved without delay

Leadership & Workforce Management

• Supervise, coach, and develop production teams

• Manage attendance, timekeeping, and labour productivity

• Enforce discipline and maintain accountability

• Ensure training and competency compliance

Lean & Continuous Improvement

• Implement Lean Manufacturing principles

• Drive 5S standards and waste elimination

• Lead small improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce cost

Safety & Cost Control

• Ensure full compliance with Health and Safety legislation

• Take responsibility for safety performance and legal appointments

• Manage departmental costs including scrap, downtime, and labour 

• Key Performance Indicators

• On Time Delivery

• Throughput vs Plan

• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

• First Time Right / Defect Rate

• Scrap & Rework Reduction

• Labour Productivity

• Safety Compliance

• Cost Per Unit

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Decisive and action-oriented

• Strong problem-solving ability

• Comfortable managing pressure and high-output environments

• Practical, results-driven leader

• High accountability and integrity