Production Supervisor
Weylandts Furniture Cape Town (Pty) Ltd
Overview
The Production Supervisor leads and motivates the furniture production team to achieve operational excellence, ensuring that all furniture products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards while fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Minimum requirement: National Certificate in Furniture Manufacturing or an equivalent qualification such as Furniture Making (Wood/Upholstery), Furniture Finishing, Wood Technology, Cabinet Making, Joinery, Carpentry, Upholstery, CNC Woodworking Operations, or Wood Machining.
- Preferred: Diploma or Degree in Furniture Manufacturing, Industrial Manufacturing, Operations Management, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Carpentry, Wood Technology, or another related field relevant to furniture production.
- 3–7 years of experience in furniture production or a similar manufacturing environment.
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to inspire and manage diverse teams.
Responsibilities
- Provide clear direction, coaching, and support to team leaders and production staff.
- Build a positive work environment that encourages collaboration, ownership, and high performance.
- Conduct regular team meetings to communicate goals, progress, and address challenges.
- Supervise daily furniture production activities to meet output and quality targets.
- Work closely with the Production Manager to plan and execute production schedules.
- Monitor workflow and allocate resources effectively to avoid bottlenecks.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards for all furniture products.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
- Maintain accurate production records daily, weekly, and monthly reports for the Production Manager.
- Enforce health and safety protocols across all production areas.
- Ensure machinery and tools are maintained and serviced regularly for safe operation.
- Drive initiatives that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.
- Encourage innovation and problem-solving within the team.
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