Production Line Lead | Manufacturing Operations (6 month contract to Perm)

Recruiter:

O'Brien Recruitment

Job Ref:

919858248

Date posted:

Monday, March 9, 2026

Location:

Boksburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

A global manufacturing organisation is seeking a Line Lead to join their high-performance production environment.

This role is ideal for a technically minded leader who enjoys working close to the production floor, developing teams, and driving operational excellence across safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You will take ownership of an assigned production line and play a key role in building a high-performing, autonomous team, while continuously improving operational performance.

Please kindly forward your CV to or apply here directly.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage production line performance with full accountability for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Morale (SQDCM) outcomes
Drive production plan adherence and ensure high service levels through effective line management
Coach and develop Production Operators to build technical capability and team ownership
Lead daily performance and problem-solving meetings with production teams
Identify operational losses and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and productivity
Ensure compliance with all quality, safety, environmental and legal standards within the production environment
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for operational issues
Support the execution of production improvement projects and new initiatives on the production line
Foster a culture of safety, collaboration and continuous improvement

Requirements

BTech / BSc Degree in Engineering, Operations or a related field
Approximately 2 – 4 years’ experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
Exposure to production line coordination or team leadership would be highly advantageous
Strong people leadership and coaching ability
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Intermediate computer literacy (MS Office and production systems)
Strong communication skills and the ability to influence and motivate teams

Ideal Candidate

You are a hands-on leader who enjoys solving operational challenges, developing people, and improving production performance. You thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and are passionate about building strong teams that deliver consistent results.

Why Join

This opportunity offers exposure to a world-class manufacturing environment, where operational excellence, innovation and people development are central to success.

If you are ready to take the next step in your manufacturing leadership career, we would love to hear from you.

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