Production Supervisor - Maitland, Cape Town

A well-established and reputable manufacturing company based in Maitland, Cape Town is seeking to appoint a highly driven and disciplined Production Supervisor 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.My client is a high-performance manufacturing company where precision, accountability, and teamwork are non-negotiable. They produce mission-critical components to exacting standards, and their success depends on people who take pride in quality work and own their results. If you value discipline, continuous improvement, and being part of a team that delivers when it matters most, you will fit right in.What they are looking for:Qualification Diploma in Operations Management, Production Management, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (essential)Experience Minimum 5 years experience in high-volume manufacturing Minimum 2 years experience supervising production teams Proven experience managing production targets, labour, and workflowAdvantageous Technical or trade qualification Experience in press, plating, or automated manufacturing environmentsGeneral:SA Citizens onlyMust be criminal clear (no record)Must reside in the Greater Cape Town area or be willing to relocate at your own costMain Duties and ResponsibilitiesThis role is responsible for delivering production results through strong shopfloor leadership and disciplined execution.Production performance Execute the daily production plan and meet output targets Monitor line performance, remove bottlenecks, and drive recovery actions Balance labour and equipment to maximise throughput Record and report accurate production dataQuality compliance Ensure components are produced to specification first time Enforce QMS requirements and stop defects at source Investigate root causes and reduce rework and scrap Maintain correct identification and traceabilityEquipment and maintenance Ensure operator care and basic maintenance are performed Report breakdowns and coordinate repairs to minimise downtime Support preventative maintenance and TPM activitiesTeam leadership Lead, supervise, and develop operators Set performance standards and manage attendance and discipline Ensure skills covera https://www.jobplacements.com/Jobs/P/Production-Supervisor-Maitland-Cape-Town-1267144-Job-Search-3-2-2026-1-49-26-AM.asp?sid=gumtree .special-hidden { display: none; }