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Production Team Leader

Boardroom Appointments3,354 open roles

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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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

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

Production & Productivity

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

Quality Control & Continuous Improvement

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

Reporting & Performance Management

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

Customer & Operational Alignment

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

Compliance & Housekeeping

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

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Key requirements:

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

WHO YOU ARE

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

WHY THIS ROLE

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

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

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