Parow: Packaging Supervisor posted by O’Brien Recruitment

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Packing Supervisor

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Packing Supervisor in our Packing and Filling Department. This role is responsible for the effective supervision of staff, planning, leading, and controlling department activities. We are looking for a motivated individual with a strong commitment to upholding quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and report unresolved issues to the manager.
• Plan and organize stock counts, allocating resources as needed.
• Monitor and control work-in-progress through visual inspections.
• Oversee the receipt of finished goods for dispatch.
• Manage and monitor equipment.
• Plan daily labor output, time, and machinery for weekly production schedules.
• Evaluate staff performance regularly, conducting annual appraisals.
• Investigate deviations and initiate disciplinary actions per company procedures.
• Oversee customer service and equipment management.
• Review, check, and record packing and filling reports, including job reconciliations.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety procedures.
• Complete and file all documentation as required.
• Investigate, initiate, and resolve action requests (ARs).
• Compile and maintain reports.

Competencies

• Strong supervisory skills
• Daily planning of packing and filling processes
• Ability to prioritize and work under pressure
• Problem-solving and initiative-taking skills
• Self-motivation and accuracy
• Excellent administration skills
• Leadership qualities
• Familiarity with MS Office
• Numeracy and literacy skills
• Good verbal and written communication in English and Afrikaans

We are committed to Employment Equity and aim to appoint suitably qualified designated individuals. While internal promotion is a priority, we seek candidates who best meet the role’s requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Matric, including mathematics (essential)
• Supervisory training (ideal)
• 5 years of experience in a cosmetic or pharmaceutical production environment
• Knowledge of SYSPRO or similar systems
• Understanding of a Quality Management System