Production Supervisor for Frame Making at Coricraft in Epping
The Foschini Group · Epping, Cape Town, Western Cape
Overview
Coricraft, part of The Foschini Group, is looking for a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead their frame making team in Epping, Cape Town. If you have 3 to 5 years in furniture manufacturing and at least 2 years of supervisory experience, this is your chance to step into a role where you will manage daily production, keep quality high, and coach a team to do their best work. This is a full-time, on-site position in a fast-paced factory environment.
About the role
As the Production Supervisor for Frame Making at Coricraft in Epping, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the frame making department. You will lead a team to ensure furniture frames are produced on time, meet quality standards, and are made safely and efficiently.
What you will be doing:
- Supervising and coordinating all frame making activities to hit daily production targets
- Leading, motivating, and managing the frame making team
- Monitoring workflow and allocating resources to keep things running smoothly
- Conducting quality inspections and taking corrective action when needed
- Ensuring health, safety, and housekeeping standards are followed
- Managing attendance, discipline, performance, and training
- Keeping material usage efficient and minimizing waste
- Working closely with Production Planning, Upholstery, Assembly, and Maintenance teams
- Making sure machinery and tools are used correctly and maintained
- Driving continuous improvement in productivity and quality
- Keeping accurate production records and reporting on performance
You may also need to work overtime, shifts, and weekends when required.
Requirements
- Grade 10 or equivalent
- 3 to 5 years experience in furniture manufacturing, frame assembly, or a related production environment
- Minimum 2 years supervisory or team leader experience
- Experience managing production outputs, quality standards, and productivity targets
- Experience in employee supervision, coaching, and performance management
- Sound knowledge of furniture assembly processes, timber components, and manufacturing techniques
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and production schedules
- Strong understanding of health and safety requirements in a manufacturing environment
- Good problem solving and decision making skills
- Computer literacy, with Microsoft Office being advantageous
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Results driven with a focus on productivity and quality
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage performance, resolve conflict, and promote accountability
- Safety conscious with a commitment to compliance and best practices
- Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced environment
- Professional, reliable, and able to perform under pressure
- Willingness to work overtime, shifts, and weekends when required
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate all frame making activities to ensure daily production targets are achieved
- Lead, motivate, and manage the frame making team to maintain high productivity and performance
- Ensure furniture frames are manufactured according to approved specifications, quality standards, and production schedules
- Monitor workflow, allocate resources, and address production bottlenecks to optimize efficiency
- Conduct regular quality inspections and implement corrective actions where required
- Ensure adherence to health, safety, and housekeeping standards within the department
- Manage attendance, discipline, performance, and training of team members
- Monitor material usage and minimize waste to support cost effective manufacturing
- Liaise with Production Planning, Upholstery, Assembly, and Maintenance teams to ensure smooth operations
- Ensure machinery, tools, and equipment are used correctly and maintained in good working condition
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and operational performance
- Maintain accurate production records and provide regular feedback on departmental performance
- Work overtime, shifts, and weekends when required
Job details
- Organisation
- The Foschini Group
- Location
- Epping, Cape Town, Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Grade 10
- Category
- Manufacturing & Production
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
When applying for this Production Supervisor role at Coricraft, make sure your CV clearly shows your hands-on experience in furniture manufacturing and frame assembly. Highlight any supervisory roles you have held, including how many people you managed and what production targets you helped meet. If you have experience reading technical drawings or working with timber components, mention that too. Since Coricraft is part of TFG, a big retail group, they value reliability and teamwork, so show that you can lead a team and work closely with other departments like upholstery and assembly. Also be ready to talk about safety and quality in an interview, as those are key in a factory setting. Good luck!
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