Factory Supervisor

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: manufacturing@rpo-recruit.za.com. 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.