Production Supervisor (Automotive)

Qualifications & Experience

• 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

• 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

• Familiarity with safety protocols and regulatory requirements in a manufacturing environment, including PPE and equipment operating licences.
• Ability to identify safety risk/ address near misses/ 5s gaps and take required action to ensure a safe work area.
• Sound understanding of manufacturing processes, including equipment operation, material handling, and production scheduling
• Proficient in generating and interpreting production reports, including attendance, output, downtime, and key performance metrics (OEE, Cycle time adherence, etc).
• Good understanding of operating machinery and equipment used in the Assembly welding production process.
• Strategic reallocation of resources and continuous review of work methods (Change point management).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with intermediate Excel skills
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and IATF 16949 standards
• Ability to identify root causes of production issues, analyse complex problems, and implement effective solutions to improve operational efficiency
• Strong communication skills to convey instructions, provide feedback, and facilitate training effectively.