Night Shift Plastics Production Supervisor

Hired Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 246,000 - 268,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime paid

Job summary

Hired Recruitment (Pty) Ltd in Alrode, Alberton is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee night shift production in a plastics manufacturing environment. You will ensure targets are met while upholding quality, safety, and efficiency.

The role emphasizes supervising extrusion operators, coordinating set-ups, and driving continuous improvements to reduce downtime and waste.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) is required.
• 3–5 years' experience as a Production Supervisor in manufacturing.
• Experience in plastic extrusion or plastics manufacturing is highly advantageous.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Night shift availability and overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all production activities during the night shift.
• Ensure production schedules and daily targets are achieved.
• Monitor machine performance and maximise efficiency.
• Coordinate machine set-ups, changeovers and start-ups.
• Identify and resolve production issues to minimise downtime.
• Supervise and develop extrusion operators and staff.
• Conduct routine quality checks and address non-conformances.
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance and housekeeping.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Problem solving

Planning

Attention to detail

Quality focus

Team player

Work ethic

Time management

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Hired Recruitment (Pty) Ltd in Alrode, Alberton is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee night shift production in a plastics manufacturing environment. You will ensure targets are met while upholding quality, safety, and efficiency.

The role emphasizes supervising extrusion operators, coordinating set-ups, and driving continuous improvements to reduce downtime and waste.