Production Team Leader

Elsies River, South Africa Posted on 03/02/2026

Join a leading cosmetics manufacturing company dedicated to delivering high-quality products that meet stringent regulatory standards.We are seeking an experienced and detail-orientedProduction Team Leader to plan, lead, organise, control and motivate the Production Team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning: Develops and manages daily and monthly production plans, allocating labour, equipment, and resources to meet customer delivery deadlines.
  
• Leading: Provides direction and guidance to the production team through daily meetings, ensuring clear communication of goals, targets, and performance feedback.
  
• Organising: Coordinates staff schedules, training, and equipment readiness to ensure smooth and efficient production operations.
  
• Controlling: Monitors production output, enforces quality controls, ensures compliance with procedures, and takes corrective action where required.
  
• Motivating: Builds a positive team culture by recognising performance, promoting teamwork, and encouraging continuous improvement.
  
• SOP Training and Adherence: Ensures all team members are trained, competent, and compliant with Standard Operating Procedures and company policies.
  
• Health, Safety and Environment: Enforces health and safety standards, conducts regular inspections, and promotes a safe, compliant, and hazard-free workplace.
  
• Production Documentation: Verifies and submits accurate production documentation and reconciliations to Finance daily, ensuring all records are complete and compliant.
  

Qualifications& Experience

• Education: Matric with Bachelor's pass (including Mathematics).
  
• Qualification: Post-matric qualification at NQF Level 6 or higher, ideally a Degree or Diploma in Industrial Engineering or other relevant tertiary studies.
  
• Experience: Minimum 3-5 years' experience in an operational manufacturing environment within FMCG, Pharmaceutical, or Food Processing sectors.
  
• Leadership: Proven experience leading or managing a team in a production or manufacturing environment.
  

• Numerate not just in mathematics but also able to work with and understand numbers in practical applications.
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
  
• Mid-level skills in Excel.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work well in and to lead teams