Packaging Supervisor

O'Brien Recruitment; Parow; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Packing Supervisor to lead their Packing and Filling Department. The ideal candidate will possess strong supervisory skills and have at least 5 years' experience in a cosmetic or pharmaceutical production environment. This role involves planning and overseeing packing operations, ensuring quality standards, and managing staff performance. The position is located in Parow, Western Cape, South Africa.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a cosmetic or pharmaceutical production environment.
• Understanding of a Quality Management System.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and control department activities.
• Plan and organize stock counts.
• Monitor work-in-progress and oversee dispatch of finished goods.
• Evaluate staff performance and conduct appraisals.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety procedures.

Skills

Strong supervisory skills

Daily planning of packing and filling processes

Problem-solving skills

Leadership qualities

Good verbal and written communication in English and Afrikaans

Education

Matric, including mathematics

Supervisory training

Tools

Knowledge of SYSPRO or similar systems

Job description

Overview

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Packing Supervisor

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Packing Supervisor in our Packing and Filling Department. This role is responsible for the effective supervision of staff, planning, leading, and controlling department activities. We are looking for a motivated individual with a strong commitment to upholding quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and report unresolved issues to the manager.
• Plan and organize stock counts, allocating resources as needed.
• Monitor and control work-in-progress through visual inspections.
• Oversee the receipt of finished goods for dispatch.
• Manage and monitor equipment.
• Plan daily labor output, time, and machinery for weekly production schedules.
• Evaluate staff performance regularly, conducting annual appraisals.
• Investigate deviations and initiate disciplinary actions per company procedures.
• Oversee customer service and equipment management.
• Review, check, and record packing and filling reports, including job reconciliations.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety procedures.
• Complete and file all documentation as required.
• Investigate, initiate, and resolve action requests (ARs).
• Compile and maintain reports.

Competencies

• Strong supervisory skills
• Daily planning of packing and filling processes
• Ability to prioritize and work under pressure
• Problem-solving and initiative-taking skills
• Self-motivation and accuracy
• Excellent administration skills
• Leadership qualities
• Familiarity with MS Office
• Numeracy and literacy skills
• Good verbal and written communication in English and Afrikaans

We are committed to Employment Equity and aim to appoint suitably qualified designated individuals. While internal promotion is a priority, we seek candidates who best meet the role's requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Matric, including mathematics (essential)
• Supervisory training (ideal)
• 5 years of experience in a cosmetic or pharmaceutical production environment
• Knowledge of SYSPRO or similar systems
• Understanding of a Quality Management System