Factory Supervisor
RPO Recruitment
Germiston, Gauteng
Permanent
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Posted 05 January 2026 - Closing Date 09 March 2026

Job Details

Job Description

A well-established manufacturing company in the glass and aluminium industry is looking for an experienced Factory Supervisor with strong leadership capabilities and hands-on production experience to oversee daily factory operations and ensure production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead, coach, and motivate factory staff across multiple departments including cutting, assembling, polishing, lamination, and dispatch

  • Manage daily production workflow, schedules, and resource allocation

  • Ensure production targets are met within set deadlines and quality standards

  • Monitor and enforce quality control checks throughout the manufacturing process

  • Investigate and resolve production and quality issues timeously

  • Track, analyse, and report on production output, downtime, and delays

  • Enforce strict safety protocols when working with fragile materials and heavy machinery

  • Communicate effectively with factory teams, management, and cross-functional departments

  • Delegate tasks efficiently and manage staff performance, discipline, and conflict resolution

  • Work closely with maintenance teams to minimise downtime and improve equipment efficiency

  • Generate daily and weekly production, attendance, and stock reports

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in a supervisory role within a glass and/or aluminium manufacturing environment

  • In-depth knowledge of glass and aluminium processes including cutting, processing, polishing, assembling, and lamination

  • Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills

  • Sound understanding of factory machinery, equipment, and safety procedures

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment

  • Proficiency in factory management systems and Microsoft Excel and Word

Benefits

  • Salary: negotiable.

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

  • Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
  • Apply for this role today, contact Jarad Pentz at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.
  • You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your
    CV: [email protected].

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.