Team Leader Gauteng

AVI Limited is actively recruiting for a Team Leader position in Gauteng. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Manufacturing sector looking to advance their careers.

• Experience Level: 4 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Manufacturing • Location Preference: in Gauteng

The Team Leader position is an important role within the Manufacturing sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.

This role in Manufacturing offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.

When applying for this Team Leader position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 4 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Manufacturing field • Any certifications or specialized training

The Manufacturing sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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Safety, Health, and Environment:

Enforce correct PPE usage and compliance with safety protocols. Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring each shift has a designated SHE rep, first aider, and firefighter. Conduct emergency evacuation drills and complete near-miss reports. Ensure timely resolution of safety and health incidents. Conduct weekly toolbox talks and ensure proper waste segregation and disposal.

Lead Hopper Floor and Tank Farm teams to meet daily shift targets as per the production plans. Ensure rapid response to equipment breakdowns and labour availability. Daily management of finished goods inventory. Oversee pre-checks on Forklift machines and offloading equipment and manage support departments to provide top service. Monitor daily material usage to minimize waste and variances. Lead regular cycle counts and physical stock verification. Maintain high product quality standards and ensure first-time-right production.

Optimize labor management, including controlling overtime and absenteeism. Lead efforts to reduce waste, participate in troubleshooting, and manage start-up times. Plan for efficient changeovers, ensuring minimal downtime and smooth production transitions. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant efficiency.

Ensure seamless maintenance handovers and proper storage of safety equipment and chemicals. Conduct daily equipment inspections and maintain high hygiene standards. Lead quality checks and empower operators to take ownership of their output. Ensure non-conforming products are addressed and corrected swiftly. Management and tracking of totebin cleaning through RFID dashboard.

Assign daily tasks and manage team schedules. Lead and develop your team with a genuine concern for their growth and well-being. Provide ongoing training, coaching, and development using IDP and Skills Matrix frameworks. Ensure team members are multi-skilled and well-equipped to meet operational demands. Offer recognition, reward, and constructive feedback, while holding individuals accountable for their performance. Foster a culture of innovation by encouraging team suggestions and ideas.

4+ years of experience in production within the FMCG industry. 3-4 years of supervisory experience in a complex manufacturing structure.

Bachelor’s degree or Postgraduate in Operations Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management or Industrial Engineering.

Proficiency in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as Shopware, Pragma, SAP. Strong knowledge of the MS Office suite. Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Closing Date 08 September 2026