Production Team Leader

Recruiter:

Staff Unlimited Recruitment Pty Ltd T/A MPC Recruitment Group EC

Job Ref:

92944138

Date posted:

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Production Team Leader

Our client, a leading developer and manufacturer of consumer products is seeking a Production Team Leader to join their team.

Location: Cape Town

Job type: Permanent – on Site

Duties and Responsibilities

Supervise, coordinate, and motivate production team members to achieve output, quality, and efficiency targets.
Plan and allocate resources (people, machinery, and materials) to meet production schedules.
Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
Conduct regular meetings and provide clear communication of goals, tasks, and performance expectations.
Troubleshoot production issues promptly, escalating when required.
Complete shift reports, maintain accurate production records, and track KPIs (efficiency, downtime, wastage, yields).
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize line performance and reduce costs.
Ensure adherence to company policies, health & safety regulations, and food safety/quality management systems.
Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams to support smooth operations.
Minimum Requirements
Matric (with Bachelor pass that includes maths)
Degree/diploma in Industrial Engineering
3-5+ Yrs FMCG or Pharmaceutical Operational Manufacturing Experience
Leading or managing a team in a manufacturing environment preferred
Ability and willingness to vary working hours to meet operational and production goals.
A driver’s license and own car are an added benefit due to location.

Skills/Competencies Required

Numerate and be to work with and understand numbers in practical application.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Mid-level skills in Excel.
Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work well in and to lead teams.
Able to handle pressure
Process orientated
Systematic, disciplined and orderly.

Should meet the above criteria, we invite you to apply directly to Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks of application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful

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