Job Description

TEAM LEADER – PRODUCTION

Location: Johannesburg South, South Africa
Industry: Manufacturing / Production

A leading organisation is seeking an experienced Team Leader to oversee production operations and lead a high-performing team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who can drive productivity, ensure quality standards, and manage teams effectively while maintaining operational efficiency.

The Role

You will be responsible for leading a production team, ensuring output targets are met while maintaining high standards of quality, efficiency, and compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

Leadership & People Management

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  Leading and supervising production staff, including operators and support teams
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  Driving a positive, productive, and performance-focused team culture
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  Providing coaching, mentoring, and ongoing development support
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  Managing HR-related matters such as leave planning, queries, and basic IR issues
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  Handling conflict resolution and promoting strong team engagement

Production & Productivity

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  Supporting production planning, scheduling, and resource allocation
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  Ensuring daily production targets and deadlines are achieved
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  Monitoring workflows to maximise efficiency and minimise downtime
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  Identifying bottlenecks and implementing process improvements
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  Analysing production data to drive performance improvements

Quality Control & Continuous Improvement

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  Ensuring adherence to quality standards and specifications
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  Conducting regular quality checks and inspections
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  Collaborating with technical teams to resolve quality issues
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  Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste
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  Implementing and maintaining quality control processes

Reporting & Performance Management

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  Tracking and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs)
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  Maintaining accurate production and performance records
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  Providing regular updates to management on team and operational performance
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  Supporting data-driven decision-making through reporting and analysis

Customer & Operational Alignment

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  Ensuring production outputs meet internal customer expectations
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  Collaborating with other departments to align production schedules
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  Communicating effectively across teams to ensure smooth workflow
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  Proactively addressing issues that may impact delivery timelines

Compliance & Housekeeping

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  Ensuring compliance with safety regulations, policies, and procedures
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  Maintaining high standards of housekeeping (5S) within the production area
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  Reporting machinery issues and coordinating with maintenance teams
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  Ensuring proper use, storage, and handling of equipment and materials

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Key requirements:

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  National Diploma or Degree in Operations or Production Management (or equivalent)
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  Leadership or supervisory training (essential)
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  3–5 years' experience in a production or manufacturing environment
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  Proven experience leading and managing teams
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  Strong understanding of production planning, quality control, and productivity principles
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  Proficiency in MS Office

WHO YOU ARE

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  A strong leader with excellent people management skills
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  Results-driven with a focus on productivity and efficiency
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  Detail-oriented with a strong quality focus
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  A problem-solver who can make decisions under pressure
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  Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
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  A coach and mentor who develops team capability
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  Organised with strong time management skills

WHY THIS ROLE

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  Opportunity to lead a production team in a dynamic environment
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  Hands-on role with direct impact on operational performance
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  Exposure to continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives
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  Opportunity to develop leadership and operational management skills
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  Stable role within a structured production environment

Should you not be contacted within two weeks, please take your application as unsuccessful.