Factory Shift Supervisor

Top Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a factory shift supervisor in Durban, South Africa. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of experience in the packaging industry and a Grade 12 qualification. Responsibilities include overseeing production activities, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and leading a team of workers. This role requires strong leadership and multitasking abilities, and offers a competitive remuneration package including a basic salary, bonuses, and provident fund.

Benefits

Incentive bonus

13th cheque

Provident fund

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a factory shift supervisor in the packaging industry.
• Ability to work shifts according to company shift patterns.
• Ability to oversee an entire shift of workers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production activities to meet daily targets.
• Monitor machine performance and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and safety regulations.
• Lead, motivate, and supervise shift staff.
• Ensure correct raw materials and packaging availability.
• Complete shift production reports and documentation.

Skills

Leadership skills

Multitasking

Planning

Education

Grade 12

Tertiary qualification

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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).
• 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.
• Tertiary qualification.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a factory shift supervisor in the packaging industry.
• Ability to work shifts according to company shift patterns.
• Leadership and supervisory skills.
• Ability to oversee an entire shift of workers, ensuring that they are at their designated workstations.
• Ability to multitask and plan the shift.

REMUNERATION

• (basic) + 1 month incentive bonus + 13th cheque + provident.