Production Plant Foreman

Recruiter:

Marvel Placement Consultants

Job Ref:

PTA001683/ZS

Date posted:

Monday, December 8, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Production Plant Foreman

We are recruiting on behalf of one of our clients located in Pretoria West, seeking a highly experienced, organised, and results-driven Production Plant Foreman to oversee and optimise daily manufacturing operations.The successful candidate must bring a minimum of 5 +years’ experience in a production or plant supervisory environment. The ideal individual will maintain high-quality production standards, ensure efficient resource utilisation, and lead a skilled workforce in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

Matric.
Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience as a Production Supervisor, Foreman or similar role.
Extensive knowledge and proficiency in SketchUp, or a relevant 3D modelling or Technical CAD tools.
Own vehicle and valid Driver's License.
Advantageous: Previous experience working with sheet metal and laser cutting processes.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Ensure staff compliance with all safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
Manage daily workflow, shift assignments, and workload distribution.
Build and maintain a trusting, collaborative relationship with staff while managing and developing the production workforce.
Ensure all products are correctly labelled, stored, and handled according to company requirements.
Take full responsibility for production output, product quality, and on-time delivery of finished goods.
Collect and analyse operational data to identify inefficiencies and reduce overtime.
Train, guide, and support production staff to ensure competency and consistent performance.
Plan, organise and direct daily production operations to consistently meet and exceed customer expectations.
Report equipment malfunctions or issues to maintenance and follow up to ensure resolution.
Implement operational strategies aligned with company objectives and provide clear direction to the production team.
Address employee concerns, grievances, and workplace issues promptly and fairly.
Conduct timely and constructive performance evaluations.
Develop systems and processes to track and improve productivity, performance targets, and operational standards.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of production processes, machinery, and equipment.
Improve production capacity, efficiency, and flexibility while minimising waste, unnecessary costs, and downtime.
Ensure accurate recording and submission of staff attendance to the HR department.
Take appropriate disciplinary action in line with company policies.
Allocate resources effectively and maximise utilisation of plant assets.
Ensure all production documents, checklists, and paperwork are completed accurately and correctly signed.
Monitor plant operations and take corrective actions when required.
Enforce company safety procedures and promote a strong safety culture.

Closing Date:
Submissions for this vacancy will close on 15 December 2025, however you will still have the opportunity to submit your CV for this position until 6 January 2026.

Please Note:
Thank you for submitting your CV to Marvel Placement Consultants. We value your submission, and we try our utmost best to get back to each applicant. However, should your application be successful, we will be in contact with you. Should you not hear from us within two weeks of application, please consider your application as unsuccessful. We are, however, recruitment specialists and will keep your details on our database for possible future opportunities.

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