Job Description
Shift Management
- Oversee all production activities during the assigned shift to ensure output meets daily production targets.
- Plan and allocate work to machine operators, packers, and support staff.
- Conduct shift start meetings to communicate priorities, safety instructions, and quality expectations.
Production Monitoring & Efficiency
- Monitor machine performance, workflow, and line speed to ensure maximum efficiency.
- Identify bottlenecks or production interruptions and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure minimal downtime by coordinating timely changeovers, material availability, and technical support.
Quality Control & Compliance
- Ensure products meet customer specifications and internal quality standards.
- Perform in-process quality checks and verify that operators follow QC procedures.
- Address product defects or deviations immediately and escalate when necessary.
- Ensure compliance with relevant South African packaging standards (e.g., SANS) and food safety systems (e.g., HACCP/FSSC 22000), where applicable.
Health, Safety & Environmental Control
- Enforce adherence to Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA) requirements.
- Ensure safe use of machinery, PPE compliance, lockout/tagout, and housekeeping standards.
- Report any safety hazards, near-misses, and incidents; complete incident documentation and support investigations.
Staff Leadership & Training
- Lead, motivate, and supervise shift staff to maintain high levels of productivity and morale.
- Train new employees on machinery, production procedures, and safety rules.
- Conduct performance evaluations and address disciplinary issues when necessary.
Material & Resource Coordination
- Ensure the correct raw materials, packaging, and consumables are available for production.
- Monitor usage and minimize waste.
- Communicate shortages, procurement needs, or inefficiencies to planning and procurement teams.
Reporting & Documentation
- Complete shift production reports, downtime logs, scrap and yield records, and any required compliance documentation.
- Communicate shift handover information clearly to the incoming supervisor.
- Attend production meetings and provide accurate shift performance updates.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and safety.
- Participate in root cause analysis and improvement projects.
- Support implementation of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or Kaizen initiatives where in practice.
REQUIREMENTS
- Grade 12
- Have a tertiary qualification
- Must have a minimum of 10 years of experience as a factory shift supervisor in the packaging industry
- Must be able to work shifts according to company shift patterns
- Must have leadership and supervisory skills
- Must be able to oversee an entire shift of workers, ensuring that they are at their designated work stations
- Must be able to multitask and plan their shift
RUMUNERATION
R40 000 (basic) + 1 month incentive bonus + 13th cheque + provident
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