Stand-in Production Supervisor
Stand-in Production Supervisor
ZA
Stand-in Production Supervisor
At Volkswagen Group Africa, we are more than a car manufacturer – we are a global mobility company driven by innovation, quality, and our people. With operating sites in Kariega (Uitenhage), Centurion, and Sandton, we combine a proud heritage of engineering excellence with a strong focus on the future. We produce vehicles and mobility solutions that deliver performance, safety, and sustainability. Our success is powered by diverse, skilled, and passionate employees who value collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. As part of the global Volkswagen Group, we operate in a dynamic environment where innovation, digitalization, and sustainability shape everything we do. Joining Volkswagen Group Africa means being part of a team building mobility for generations – responsibly, sustainably, and together.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a Production Supervisor to drive operational performance by resolving technical defects, addressing process-related issues and leading Shop Floor Management activities to support quality and production targets. The role will lead and manage the operations team to achieve safety, quality, volume and cost objectives. This position is based in Final Assemlby - Production (Kariega)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead, manage and coach Group Leaders to ensure a focused, capable and aligned team.
- Manage employee absence, workforce availability and shift resources to support uninterrupted production
- Identify and resolve barriers that may impact employee performance, productivity and process effectiveness.
- Communicate expectations, performance results and improvement actions against operational targets
- Maintain safety, housekeeping VDA 6.1 and ISO 14001 compliance within the area of responsibility
- Ensure employees have the required tools, resources and efficient processes to perform effectively.
- Manage shift operations to achieve Quality, Volume, Safety, Cost and People KPI targets.
- Facilitate daily Shop Floor Management meetings, shift handovers and action tracking Control and reduce scrap, rework, recurring defects and operational losses through
- corrective actions.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications:
- National Diploma or Degree Production; Operations management and Engineering (Mechanical. Mechatronics, Electrical or Industrial).
Work Experience:
- Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
- Minimum 3-5 years leadership experience
- Assembly experience would serve as an added advantage
Technical & Behavioral Competencies:
- Strong leadership ability to manage, motivate and influence employees across organisational levels and functions.
- Ability to coordinate and optimize team performance to achieve operational objectives.
- Sound decision-making capability in a dynamic production environment.
- Knowledge of Volkswagen production processes and systems to identify improvement opportunities and address operational challenges would serve as an added advantage
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders effectively.
- Commitment to upholding and promoting Volkswagen values of Respect, One Team, Excellence and Integrity.
NOTE:
Please ensure that you upload:
Updated CV
Certified copies of qualifications
Certified copy of ID document
⚠️ Important: Applications without all required documents and late applications will not be considered.
If you are a dynamic and proactive professional eager to contribute to Volkswagen Group Africa’s ongoing success, we encourage you to apply.
📌 Ready to grow with us? Submit your application by clicking “Apply Now” before 10th September 2026
📩 Queries: Contact Bahieya Dolley at ssf.recruitment.vwsa.r.uit@vwsa.co.za
Employment Equity
Volkswagen Group Africa is committed to achieving and sustaining an equitable and representative workforce. In line with our Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups.
VWGA communicates with integrity and transparency.
Issued on behalf of HR
At Volkswagen Group Africa, we are more than a car manufacturer – we are a global mobility company driven by innovation, quality, and our people. With operating sites in Kariega (Uitenhage), Centurion, and Sandton, we combine a proud heritage of engineering excellence with a strong focus on the future. We produce vehicles and mobility solutions that deliver performance, safety, and sustainability. Our success is powered by diverse, skilled, and passionate employees who value collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. As part of the global Volkswagen Group, we operate in a dynamic environment where innovation, digitalization, and sustainability shape everything we do. Joining Volkswagen Group Africa means being part of a team building mobility for generations – responsibly, sustainably, and together.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a Production Supervisor to drive operational performance by resolving technical defects, addressing process-related issues and leading Shop Floor Management activities to support quality and production targets. The role will lead and manage the operations team to achieve safety, quality, volume and cost objectives. This position is based in Final Assemlby - Production (Kariega)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead, manage and coach Group Leaders to ensure a focused, capable and aligned team.
- Manage employee absence, workforce availability and shift resources to support uninterrupted production
- Identify and resolve barriers that may impact employee performance, productivity and process effectiveness.
- Communicate expectations, performance results and improvement actions against operational targets
- Maintain safety, housekeeping VDA 6.1 and ISO 14001 compliance within the area of responsibility
- Ensure employees have the required tools, resources and efficient processes to perform effectively.
- Manage shift operations to achieve Quality, Volume, Safety, Cost and People KPI targets.
- Facilitate daily Shop Floor Management meetings, shift handovers and action tracking Control and reduce scrap, rework, recurring defects and operational losses through
- corrective actions.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications:
- National Diploma or Degree Production; Operations management and Engineering (Mechanical. Mechatronics, Electrical or Industrial).
Work Experience:
- Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
- Minimum 3-5 years leadership experience
- Assembly experience would serve as an added advantage
Technical & Behavioral Competencies:
- Strong leadership ability to manage, motivate and influence employees across organisational levels and functions.
- Ability to coordinate and optimize team performance to achieve operational objectives.
- Sound decision-making capability in a dynamic production environment.
- Knowledge of Volkswagen production processes and systems to identify improvement opportunities and address operational challenges would serve as an added advantage
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders effectively.
- Commitment to upholding and promoting Volkswagen values of Respect, One Team, Excellence and Integrity.
NOTE:
Please ensure that you upload:
Updated CV
Certified copies of qualifications
Certified copy of ID document
⚠️ Important: Applications without all required documents and late applications will not be considered.
If you are a dynamic and proactive professional eager to contribute to Volkswagen Group Africa’s ongoing success, we encourage you to apply.
📌 Ready to grow with us? Submit your application by clicking “Apply Now” before 10th September 2026
📩 Queries: Contact Bahieya Dolley at ssf.recruitment.vwsa.r.uit@vwsa.co.za
Employment Equity
Volkswagen Group Africa is committed to achieving and sustaining an equitable and representative workforce. In line with our Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups.
VWGA communicates with integrity and transparency.
Issued on behalf of HR
ZA