Junior Production Supervisor

Recruiter:

O'Brien Recruitment

Job Ref:

2458330034

Date posted:

Monday, April 20, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

An established medical manufacturing company is looking for a Junior Production Supervisor to support and oversee daily production activities. The successful candidate will assist in ensuring that production targets are met while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate daily production activities
Assist in planning and monitoring production to meet targets and deadlines
Ensure adherence to quality standards and production procedures
Maintain accurate production and quality records
Support Warehouse and Maintenance teams to ensure smooth operations
Report equipment faults and assist in minimizing downtime
Assist with production reporting and performance analysis
Ensure customer orders are processed and delivered on time
Monitor staff attendance and support team performance
Enforce health and safety standards within the production environment

Minimum Requirements

Diploma in Production Management, Industrial Engineering, or Quality Management
2–3 years’ experience in a production or manufacturing environment
Some supervisory or team-leading experience will be advantageous
Experience with ERP or stock management systems
Strong administrative and organisational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)
High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
Good verbal and written communication skills

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