Team Leader Production

• Production Planning and Execution
• Operational Problem-Solving
• Team Leadership and People Management
• Root Cause Analysis and Continuous Improvement (Lean/Six Sigma)
• Health, Safety, Quality & Environment (SHEQ) Compliance
• Line Efficiency and Waste Management
• Production Reporting and Data Analysis
• Cross-Functional Collaboration (e.g. Maintenance, Quality, Logistics)
• Coaching and Skills Development
• Change Management and Communication

Key Duties & Responsibilities
Shift Production Management

• Ensure production schedule adherence, meeting volume and quality targets.
• Coordinate and monitor all line operations, intervening when deviations occur.
• Ensure effective start-up, operation, and shutdown of the production line.

Team Performance and Development

• Lead, supervise, coach, and develop direct reports to meet performance expectations.
• Conduct shift handovers, toolbox talks, and regular performance feedback.
• Identify training needs and work with the Technical Trainer to address skills gaps.

Quality and Compliance

• Enforce adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with Coca-Cola Beverages Africa Quality Systems and ISO standards.
• Participate in internal and external audits and implement corrective actions.

Operational Excellence & CI

• Use data to identify inefficiencies and implement corrective actions.
• Drive and support continuous improvement initiatives using lean tools (5S, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis).
• Contribute to line performance reviews, OEE improvement, and waste reduction.

Safety and Housekeeping

• Enforce safety policies and practices; lead risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Ensure clean, organized, and hazard-free working environments aligned with 5S principles.

Administrative and Reporting Tasks

• Maintain accurate shift logs, downtime reports, production data.
• Report deviations in raw materials, equipment, or product quality in a timely manner.
• Monitor and control usage of materials and packaging to minimize losses..

KBI

• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Production Output vs. Plan
• First-Time Quality (FTQ)
• Line Utilization and Downtime
• Health & Safety Incidents
• Waste % (Materials, Packaging, Product
• Team Attendance & Performance Metrics
• Training Completion Rate

Skills, Experience & Education
Education

• National Diploma or NQF Level 6 in Production/Operations Management, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Food Technology, or related field.
• Degree (Advantageous): BTech/BSc in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years in a high-volume FMCG manufacturing or bottling environment.
• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory or team leadership role in production.
• Experience with automated production lines, high-speed packaging, and SAP/production systems.

Skills

• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes (bottling, filling, labelling)
• Sound understanding of TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities (root cause, DMAIC, etc.)
• Proficiency in manufacturing/production ERP systems
• Ability to interpret and use production data, quality reports, and OEE dashboards
• Knowledge of ISO, HACCP, SHEQ, and Food Safety systems
• Competence in coaching, conflict resolution, and performance management
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and production reporting tools

General
Applications must have the below documents attached:

• Updated CV
• Highest Qualification
• Signed Internal Application Form

Only application with filled in and signed internal Application form attached will be considered.

The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional or relevant information as criteria for short-listing. Interested applicants, who meet the above employee specifications, should please apply.