Production Supervisor at Kempston Recruitment

• Our client in Durban is requiring a Production Supervisor to oversee and coordinate production activities to ensure adherence to safety, quality, and standard operating procedures, while effectively managing resources and supervising the production team to achieve operational targets.

Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Diploma or Degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Production Supervisor role within the automotive or manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and IATF 16949 standards

Duties

• Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Supervise daily production operations to meet output, quality, and delivery targets.
• Monitor and manage attendance, productivity, downtime, and shift performance.
• Allocate and optimise resources, including labour, materials, and equipment
• Ensure the correct operation of Assembly welding production machinery and equipment
• Identify equipment or process issues and escalate maintenance requirements timeously
• Enforce standard operating procedures and quality standards
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and operational projects
• Maintain sound employee relations and discipline in line with labour legislation
• Compile, analyse, and interpret production and performance reports