Hybrid Packaging Production Supervisor — Lead & Optimize

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement contributions

Hybrid role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Production Supervisor for a dynamic consumer goods company in Port Elizabeth to oversee packaging operations.

You will lead a team, ensure GMP compliance, coordinate maintenance, and monitor daily outputs while maintaining safety and quality standards.

This hybrid role combines hands-on leadership with remote planning and reporting, offering opportunities for growth within the manufacturing sector of the Eastern Cape.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Production Supervisor or Team Leader in manufacturing/packaging.
• Strong understanding of packaging machinery and processes.
• Familiarity with GMP and food safety standards advantageous.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily packaging line activities to meet production schedules and quality standards.
• Train, mentor, and manage packaging line operators, ensuring performance and safety.
• Monitor packaging equipment performance and coordinate maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Implement GMP and safety protocols on the production floor.
• Ensure accurate completion of production records, including batch tracking and reporting.
• Collaborate with planning to ensure material availability for packaging runs.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to boost efficiency and reduce waste.
• Conduct regular team meetings to communicate goals and address concerns.

Skills

Leadership

Packaging machinery

GMP knowledge

Safety leadership

Training & mentoring

Data entry

Tools

Production reporting

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Production Supervisor for a dynamic consumer goods company in Port Elizabeth to oversee packaging operations.

You will lead a team, ensure GMP compliance, coordinate maintenance, and monitor daily outputs while maintaining safety and quality standards.

This hybrid role combines hands-on leadership with remote planning and reporting, offering opportunities for growth within the manufacturing sector of the Eastern Cape.