Production Team Leader

About the role

The Production Team Leader will oversee, monitor and coordinate the activities of the production team, ensuring that individual and team goals align with the company’s overall objectives. This role works closely with Maintenance Team Leaders to maintain efficient operations.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate production team activities, aligning goals with company directives.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Team Leaders to ensure equipment reliability and timely repairs.

Required profile

• 5‑10 years of experience in production, with at least 3 years in a senior supervisory role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a recognised qualification.
• Strong leadership, motivation and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage time effectively and adapt to change.

Required skills

• Operate, troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on production machines.
• Computer literate: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project and related software.