Job Title: Bodyshop Team Leader
Location: Gqeberha
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible to delegate, manage and oversee a team of operators to achieve production schedule, goals, target and production efficiencies by :
· Monitoring the hourly performance
· Managing change points
· Conducting problem-solving
· Ensuring the Quality standards, inspection procedures and targets are met & adhered to.
· Manage the operator’s KPIs and apply progressive discipline where applicable.
Responsible to conduct the daily start-up :
· Team meetings to provide feedback on the previous day’s results and communicate the expectations as per the plan
· Ensure the team has conducted TPM, morning startup checks, tool checks and equipment checks.
· Responsible to review and rebalance the team’s manpower. In cases of absenteeism, be able to stand in for absent operators and keep record of attendance.
· Responsible for all tooling, hand tools, supply of sundry materials and auxillary / process materials stock verification..
· Responsible to apply the 5S principle in a workplace and maintain a safe work environment by ensuring all relevant safety protocols, rules, policies and procedures are adhered to.
· Responsible to maintain discipline by applying all relevant HR and Industrial Relations policies and procedures.
· Responsible to provide training and support to the team to expand the multiskilling capabilities and achieve its goals.
· Act as a point of contact for the team and other departments by addressing concerns, facilitating communication and sharing information from the Supervisor.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
· Grade 12 is required, a Production-related qualification will be an added advantage
· Minimum of 5 years of experience in the automotive industry, preferably within a Bodyshop or production environment.
· Experience in a leading role
COMPETENCIES:
· Strong understanding of production processes, quality control and safety protocols.
· Excellent problem-solving tools and ability to make data-driven decisions.
· Detail-oriented, proactive and able to show initiative and ideas.
· Ability to listen well with good mediating skills.
· Able to handle conflict within the team.
· Good time management.
· Excellent team management and interpersonal skills.
· Strong communication and decision-making skills.
Join our team and become part of a dynamic and innovative company at the forefront of the automotive industry. Apply now to [email protected] with your updated resume.
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We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those with diverse backgrounds and those with disabilities. Preference will be given to applicants in line with our current employment equity plan and targets.
Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application as being unsuccessful.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 2025/07/25
