Factory Supervisor

Factory Supervisor to Aluminium, Joinery Industry Montague Gardens, Northern Suburbs Company Name: Vogue Doors Job Type: Full-Time We are looking for a firm, disciplined, and proactive Factory Supervisor to lead our floor team in our aluminium door manufacturing facility. Working directly alongside the Factory Manager, your primary responsibility will be directing people, managing floor discipline, and keeping production running on schedule. This role focuses heavily on people management, workflow efficiency, and team accountability. You do not need to be a master technician or machine operator; instead, you must be a strong leader who understands how a factory operates, knows how to get the best out of a 15-person team, and can keep the aluminium door production line moving smoothly. Key Responsibilities 1. Team Leadership and People Management Supervise, motivate, and direct a team of approximately 15 factory floor workers across the aluminium door production lines. Drive daily productivity, setting clear output targets for the team and keeping staff focused and on task. Enforce workplace discipline, attendance, punctuality, and a strong work ethic across the floor. Handle basic team dynamics, resolve floor-level disputes, and report personnel issues to the Factory Manager. 2. Workflow and Floor Control Partner with the Factory Manager to execute daily production schedules and keep work flowing steadily. Monitor the progress of door assembly jobs from start to finish to ensure orders are completed on time. Spot workflow bottlenecks early and reallocate labor across different stations to keep the line moving. 3. Administration and Computer Systems Utilize digital systems and software to log daily progress, manage job cards, and track completed door units. Assist the Factory Manager with basic digital admin, including reporting and material requests. 4. Factory Housekeeping Maintain high standards of factory floor organization and cleanliness (5S / clean-as-you-go). Create and maintain a staff discipline on a daily basis Experience: Factory Experience: Minimum 3 to 5 years of proven experience working on a factory floor, with a focus on supervising and overseeing staff. Industry Context: Direct experience in a factory setting—preferably within aluminium door and window production / kitchen and joinery production — understanding general assembly lines and factory floor dynamics. Leadership Capabilities: Demonstrated experience managing a team of 10–15 workers. Computer Literacy: Proficient in basic computer skills and comfortable learning factory tracking software. Transport: Must possess a valid driver’s license and own reliable personal transport. This role is a monthly Salary of btw R18 to R22k p/m depending on previous experience in a similar role. Further to this we offer a Quarterly and yearly target incentive program that involves an additional 1.7 months’ worth of additional Salary within the year, we will only contact candidates who make it to 1st round interviews.