Night Shift Production Supervisor

University of Fort Hare; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Somerset West is looking for a Night Shift Production Supervisor. This role involves coordinating labor activities, managing absenteeism, and ensuring a safe working environment. The ideal candidate must have prior experience in managing a production workforce of around 20 employees and be fluent in English and Afrikaans. Additional qualifications such as a Production Management Diploma and a forklift license are advantageous. Working hours are from 19:00 to 07:00 from Monday to Thursday.

Qualifications

• Prior experience managing a production workforce of around 20 employees is essential.
• Basic understanding of production processes required.
• Must have own transport.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate labour activities to meet production targets.
• Manage absenteeism and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure a safe working environment.

Skills

Management of production workforce

Process understanding

Fluency in English

Fluency in Afrikaans

Education

Production Management Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Manufacturing / Engineering company based in Somerset West, is seeking to employ a Night Shift Production Supervisor to join their team.

As a Night Shift Production Supervisor you will be required (but not limited) to:

• Coordinate labour activities to reach daily production targets
• Manage absenteeism
• Manage raw material, work in progress and finished goods
• Liaise with internal suppliers to achieve daily production targets
• Drive Quality to achieve zero customer complaints (internal and external)
• Create and maintain a safe working environment within your area
• Handle disciplinary activities
• Train new employees and ensure a multi skilled workforce

Requirements include:

• Production Management Diploma would be advantageous
• Prior experience of managing a production workforce is essential (+/- 20 employees)
• Basic understanding of production (process flow, WIP, line balancing, bottleneck, productivity, process cost, quality, man/machine/material etc)
• Prior experience in general machine maintenance
• General understanding of a manufacturing facility (raw material, process, output)
• Fluent in spoken and written English and Afrikaans
• Must have own transport
• Forklift license would be advantageous

Working Hours:

• 19:00 - 07:00 (Monday - Thursday)