Permanent - Production Team Leader - Johannesburg (Incl. Northern Suburbs) - South Africa

Job Number: 79893


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79893
Permanent
Production Team Leader
MS Excel,MS PowerPoint,MS Word
Corporate gifts
Johannesburg (Incl. Northern Suburbs)
Gauteng

Department:  Production

Shift:  Day and Night

Brief Description of Key Performance Areas:

Lead by example, demonstrating the company's values and promoting a positive, productive team culture. 

Manage and supervise the production team, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality output. 

Handle HR-related challenges as and when required (Leave planning, queries etc).

Ensure the daily planned schedule and productivity targets are met. 

Analyse production data to identify areas for improvement and implement changes to optimize efficiency, productivity, and quality. 

Monitor and optimize production workflows to minimize waste, reduce downtime, and maximize output 

Identify and address bottlenecks or constraints in the production process 

Execute and maintain quality control processes to ensure products meet company's quality standards. 

Collaborate with the technical team to identify and resolve quality issues promptly. 

Improve efficiency and cost control. 

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production processes, reduce waste, and improve customer satisfaction.

Analyse production data and participate in continuous improvement initiatives. 

Monitor 5’s in the department and keep machinery/equipment clean. 

Implement and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and efficiency in production processes 

Communicate effectively with production staff, other departments, and management to ensure seamless workflow and resolve any issues that may arise. 

Be involved in production planning to meet customer deadlines and expectations. 

Ensure that all tasks are executed in a safe manner with due regard for company’s policies and procedures, regulations specific to the use of equipment and products and regulations prescribed by the Occupational Health & Safety Act.

Report unsafe acts / working conditions / injury on duty to the supervisor immediately


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Minimum Skills and Knowledge required:

National Diploma or Degree in Operations Management, Production Management or equivalent. 

Leadership and management training or certification i.e. supervisory or junior management courses is essential.

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc)

3 - 5 years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment, promotional products industry. 

Proven leadership and management experience 

Strong knowledge of production planning, quality control, and productivity management principles. 

Communication skills

Behavioural Dimensions Required:

Leadership and people management 

Accountability and ownership 

Attention to detail 

Conflict resolution and interpersonal sensitivity 

Decision-making under pressure 

Adaptability in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Coaching and mentoring 

Continuous improvement mindset 

Results orientated.

Time management

Diploma/Degree in Operations Management, Production Management or related
Diploma
Available

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