Production Supervisor at Measured Ability Group of Companies

• A leading medical device manufacturing company is seeking a Production Supervisor to join their team in Cape Town on a permanent basis.
• The successful candidate will oversee daily production operations, ensuring targets are met in terms of quality, cost, safety, and delivery within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Location:
Brackenfell

Requirements:

• Diploma in Production Management, Industrial Engineering, or Quality Management
• 3–5 years’ experience in a production/manufacturing environment (medical devices or regulated industry preferred)
• 1–2 years’ supervisory or team leadership experience
• Experience working with ERP or stock management systems (e.g. SAGE)
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ISO 13485 standards
• Strong administrative, organisational, and record-keeping skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)
• High attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of production planning, scheduling, and process optimisation
• Must have experience with medical devices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets
• Plan, monitor, and control production processes to optimise efficiency and minimise downtime and backorders
• Ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ISO 13485 regulatory standards
• Maintain accurate production records, reports, and documentation
• Conduct production analysis and implement corrective actions where required
• Collaborate with Warehouse to ensure accurate order processing and stock availability via ERP/SAGE system
• Liaise with Maintenance to ensure machinery uptime and support preventative maintenance planning
• Report equipment faults and production issues to the Production Manager
• Support internal and external audits, inspections, and regulatory assessments
• Ensure all production and quality documentation is completed and archived correctly
• Manage customer orders to ensure timely and efficient delivery
• Liaise with clients regarding orders, products, and stock-related queries
• Oversee staff attendance and performance within the production team
• Identify training needs and support skills development initiatives
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and promote a safe working environment