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Production Line Supervisor

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Job Details

Location:

Montague Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Requirements:

  • Matric / Grade 12 (minimum requirement)
  • 3–5 years’ experience supervising a production line, shift, or manufacturing team
  • Experience in a small to medium manufacturing environment
  • Exposure to GMP, ISO, medical, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food, technical textile, packaging, or regulated manufacturing environments advantageous
  • Strong understanding of production flow, line discipline, quality control, documentation, housekeeping, and safety standards
  • Ability to manage operators, general workers, and contract staff effectively
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to give clear, structured instructions
  • High attention to detail with strong follow-through and escalation ability
  • Computer literacy (Google Workspace advantageous)
  • Comfortable working in a hands-on, operational production environment

Key Responsibilities:

Production Line Supervision
  • Supervise daily production activities to ensure output targets, quality standards, and deadlines are met
  • Translate production plans into clear daily tasks for the team
  • Allocate work effectively and monitor performance throughout shifts
  • Identify and escalate bottlenecks, downtime, material shortages, or quality issues early
  • Ensure production starts on time and remains structured, productive, and efficient
People Leadership & Discipline
  • Lead by example in professionalism, punctuality, and work ethic
  • Maintain discipline, focus, and accountability on the production line
  • Provide clear instructions and ensure team understanding
  • Coach and support operators and junior staff
  • Escalate performance or behavioural issues where required
Quality, GMP & Documentation
  • Ensure adherence to approved processes, work instructions, and GMP standards
  • Maintain accurate and timely completion of batch records, cleaning logs, and production documentation
  • Support right-first-time production and reduce rework, scrap, and non-conformance
  • Work closely with QA/QC to implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Safety, Housekeeping & Line Readiness
  • Ensure production areas are clean, safe, and fully prepared before production begins
  • Confirm PPE, tools, materials, and documentation are in place
  • Enforce housekeeping and line clearance standards throughout production
  • Report and escalate safety, equipment, or process risks immediately
Continuous Improvement
  • Support problem-solving, root cause analysis, and process improvement initiatives
  • Assist in cross-functional collaboration with Production, QC, Stores, Engineering, and R&D
  • Contribute to building a structured, disciplined, and scalable manufacturing environment

How to Apply:

  1. Follow the link to our jobseeker’s page - https://measuredability.com/jobs/
  2. Search for the job title
  3. Click apply and submit your CV
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