Production Team Leader

Recruiter: Staff Solutions Recruitment

Job : E.L003189/BG

Date posted: Friday, February 27, 2026

Location: Uitenhage, South Africa

Salary: Negotiable Monthly

Opportunity Available!! Our leading client in the Automotive Sector is looking to employ a Production Team Leader to join their dynamic team in Kariega/Uitenhage.

Production Operations

• Lead and coordinate daily production activities to meet output, quality, and delivery targets.
• Ensure production schedules are followed and downtime is minimized.
• Monitor KPIs (OEE, scrap rate, cycle time, productivity).
• Allocate manpower effectively across workstations.

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise, coach, and motivate production operators.
• Conduct daily shift meetings and performance briefings.
• Manage attendance, timekeeping, and shift rotations.
• Identify training needs and support employee development.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives (5S, Kaizen, SMED, TPM).
• Lead problem-solving activities using tools such as 8D, Fishbone, and 5 Whys.
• Identify process improvements to reduce waste and increase efficiency.

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain accurate production records and reports.
• Track downtime, scrap, rework, and productivity metrics.
• Report daily performance to management.

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in automotive manufacturing, with at least 1–2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of automotive production processes.