Production Supervisor at Hire Resolve

Job Description

• A leading steel manufacturing and distribution company is looking for an experienced Production Supervisor with strong experience in production operations, team leadership, and continuous improvement within a heavy industrial or steel environment to join their team in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape. The role focuses on driving operational efficiency, maintaining high-quality standards, and ensuring adherence to strict health and safety regulations within a fast-paced production setting. The successful candidate will play a key role in optimising plant performance, managing production teams, and supporting ongoing process improvements aligned with world-class manufacturing practices.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to meet output targets
• Lead, mentor, and develop production teams to improve performance and productivity
• Monitor production efficiency and implement improvements to optimise output
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and reduce defects through process control
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and cost-saving measures
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to minimise downtime
• Maintain strict compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
• Analyse production data and adjust schedules to improve plant performance
• Manage workforce planning, shift coordination, and resource allocation
• Ensure effective use of systems such as SAP and production monitoring tools

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Production Supervisor or in a similar role within steel, manufacturing, or heavy industry
• Strong leadership and team management experience
• Solid understanding of production processes, quality control, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience working with systems such as SCADA, DCS, and SAP
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations (OHS)
• Ability to analyse data and optimise production performance
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Relevant qualification in production, engineering, or health and safety (advantageous)
• Willingness to work in a demanding industrial environment