PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

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PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Listing reference: fuch_000021 Listing status: Online Apply by: 2 October 2026 Position summary Industry: Manufacturing Job category: Other: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing Location: Midrand Contract: Permanent Remuneration: Market Related EE position: No About our company Fuchs Introduction We are looking for a hands-on, results-driven Production Supervisor to join our Operations team. In this role, you will supervise and coordinate day-to-day production activities, ensuring that products are manufactured safely, efficiently, on time, and in accordance with approved quality standards and production targets. You will lead and develop a team of production employees, allocate resources, monitor performance, control production materials, and drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at minimising waste, downtime, defects, and safety incidents. Job description

Production Planning & Execution

• Translate the production plan into clear daily and weekly team objectives
• Allocate employees, workstations, materials, and equipment to meet production priorities
• Coordinate workflow and respond promptly to shortages, bottlenecks, breakdowns, quality concerns, and changes in demand
• Monitor output against specifications, schedules, and targets, and implement corrective action where required
• Receive, verify, control, and account for production kits and other issued materials

People Leadership

• Communicate expectations, priorities, safety requirements, and standards clearly to all team members
• Supervise, coach, and support employees to achieve required levels of safety, quality, productivity, and conduct
• Train and assess new or reassigned employees on work instructions, equipment, and assigned workstations
• Provide timely performance feedback and escalate recurring performance or conduct concerns in line with company procedures
• Promote teamwork, discipline, accountability, and a respectful working environment

Safety, Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure compliance with approved work instructions, quality requirements, safety procedures, and housekeeping standards
• Investigate production variances, defects, rework, waste, downtime, and safety incidents, and support corrective and preventive actions
• Identify inefficiencies and implement practical improvements using lean manufacturing and quality tools
• Maintain accurate production records and provide timely reports on progress, risks, and constraints

Administration

• Prepare and maintain accurate shift, attendance, production, quality, safety, and material-control records
• Complete required reports and administrative tasks within agreed deadlines
• Escalate operational risks, resource constraints, and deviations promptly to the Senior Production Manager
• Participate in production meetings, audits, investigations, and improvement initiatives as required

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification (essential)
• Diploma in Production Management, Manufacturing Technology, Operations Management, Supervision, or a related field (advantageous)
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in a manufacturing or production environment, including supervisory or team-leading responsibility

Technical Skills

• Production planning, scheduling, workflow coordination, and resource allocation
• Team supervision, coaching, training, delegation, and performance management
• Problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and sound decision-making
• Clear verbal and written communication, including shift handovers and operational reporting
• Material control, inventory accuracy, production reporting, and MRP/ERP systems
• Application of lean manufacturing, 5S, waste reduction, and continuous-improvement methods
• Quality-control awareness, defect prevention, and corrective-action follow-through
• Practical knowledge of occupational health and safety procedures, risk controls, and incident reporting
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and relevant production systems

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong leadership and accountability
• Integrity, reliability, and disciplined execution
• Customer and quality focus
• Collaborative approach with respect for others
• Results-oriented with a continuous-improvement mindset

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