Production Supervisor

Job in Durban, 3611, South Africa

Listing for: Hc Recruit

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-18

Job specializations:

Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Operations Management

DBN
000355 – Production Supervisor – Durban

Purpose of the job: Manage daily facility operations and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless, efficient workflows from receipt to final dispatch.

Required Qualifications:

Must have Matric

Tertiary qualification in Logistics advantageous

Strong analytical and numeracy skills to measure efficiency and track production targets.

Core Responsibilities

Operational Oversight:
Direct daily production activities to align with established weekly and monthly schedules, while actively contributing to the long-term production planning process.

Workforce Management:
Supervise staff attendance, scheduling, and shift punctuality to ensure manufacturing lines consistently start and conclude on time.

Efficiency Optimization:
Maximize throughput and team productivity by systematically identifying and executing continuous improvement opportunities.

Quality Assurance:
Uphold rigorous quality and compliance standards across all operational processes to guarantee product integrity.

Labor Utilization & Cost Control:
Track actual versus standard labor hours per unit while actively managing and minimizing the overtime percentage.

Operational & Team Leadership:
Standardize shift handovers by ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of logs, line status verifications, and issue escalations.

Downtime Mitigation:
Monitor and minimize unplanned downtime resulting from equipment failures, supply chain stockouts, or staffing constraints.

Behavioural

Competencies:

Strong planning and execution disciplines

Excellent leadership and managerial skills

Honest and reliable