South Africa: Production Supervisor posted by Greys Recruitment

Location:

Cape Town, Western Cape

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Qualification in Operations Management or Production Management – Essential
• Mechanical Engineering or related technical qualification – Preferred

Experience & Technical Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing or mechanical production environment
• Experience in high-volume or repetitive production environments
• Proven experience in production supervision, shop floor coordination, and production control
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience with line balancing, capacity planning, and throughput optimisation
• Working knowledge of OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and production performance metrics
• Experience using ERP systems, works orders, and shop floor systems
• Strong understanding of Health and Safety legislation and regulatory compliance
• Knowledge of inventory management, WIP control, and material flow

Languages:

• English and Afrikaans

Key Responsibilities:

Production & Throughput Management

• Execute daily production plans to achieve takt time, output targets, and On-Time Delivery (OTD)
• Supervise and coordinate operators to ensure continuous production flow
• Perform line balancing and optimise labour utilisation
• Monitor cycle times, downtime, bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions
• Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Drive Right First-Time production to minimise scrap and rework

Production Control & Reporting

• Record and analyse production data including output, downtime, scrap, rework, labour efficiency
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Maintain accurate production and ERP records
• Escalate deviations and implement recovery plans

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with quality systems and internal procedures
• Promote a zero-defect mindset
• Manage traceability, labelling, and component identification
• Contain and resolve quality issues promptly

Equipment & Maintenance Coordination

• Support preventative maintenance and TPM activities
• Improve equipment uptime and OEE performance
• Ensure autonomous maintenance checks are completed
• Coordinate breakdown response and minimise production interruptions

Workforce Supervision & Labour Management

• Lead, coach, and develop production teams
• Manage attendance, timekeeping, and labour productivity
• Address performance and behavioural matters in line with labour legislation
• Maintain accountability and performance standards

Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

• Implement and sustain Lean Manufacturing principles
• Drive 5S and visual management practices
• Identify waste and lead cost-reduction initiatives
• Support operational excellence across safety, quality, delivery, and productivity

Safety & Cost Control

• Enforce strict compliance with Health & Safety regulations and PPE requirements
• Promote a proactive safety culture
• Manage departmental costs, including labour, scrap, consumables, and downtime
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or safety