Production Shift Manager

Helderberg Personnel Cc; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Helderberg Personnel Cc is recruiting a Production Shift Manager based in the Villiersdorp area. The role supervises Line Managers and Supervisors, ensuring packing lines run efficiently and align with shift pack plans.

You will monitor KPIs, manage downtime and ensure quality standards are maintained across the shift, including health and safety compliance and BRCGS procedures. This is a hands-on leadership position in a fresh produce environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification or relevant training in operations.
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in a fresh produce packhouse or FMCG production environment.
• At least 2–3 years in a junior management role.
• In-depth knowledge of production and quality of fruit (apples and pears).
• Experience managing a team through Line Managers/Supervisors.
• Sound computer knowledge (Vitrax and MS Office).

Responsibilities

• Oversee Line Managers and Supervisors per shift to ensure packing programmes are implemented and targets met.
• Review packing lines according to packing program and report deviations to Production Manager.
• Pack fruits according to market requirements and standards.
• Coordinate bins and packing material process for packing lines.
• Track and report on shift KPIs and address underperforming lines.
• Minimise downtime and escalate recurring issues.
• Ensure continual quality inspections throughout the day.
• Analyze quality reports and coordinate packing adjustments.
• Manage wage staff allocation across lines per pack plan and labour availability.
• Assist with administration/reporting for audit purposes.
• Ensure adherence to health & safety standards.
• Manage BRCGS and relevant quality standards and procedures.

Skills

Line management

Production planning

Quality inspection

Education

Operations qualification

Tools

Vitrax

MS Office

Job description

Our client is a leading producer of deciduous fruit for both local and international markets. We are seeking to recruit a Production Shift Manager based in the Villiersdorp Area.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the Line Manager and Supervisors on their shift, ensuring the packing lines run efficiently and pack to the specific pack plans assigned per shift.

Duties and responsibilities

• Manage Line Managers and Supervisors per shift to ensure packing programmes are effectively implemented, and production targets are met
• Review packing lines according to packing program and report on deviations to the Production Manager
• Packing of fruits according to correct market requirements and standards
• Coordinate bins and packing material process for packing lines
• Track and report on shift KPIs (kg packed per line, pack-out %, downtime) and take corrective action on underperforming lines
• Manage production/pack line downtime to a minimum, escalating recurring mechanical or resourcing issues
• Continual quality inspection throughout the day according to the packing program
• Receive and analyse quality reports and coordinate adjustments to packing when appropriate
• Check sizes and weights of fruit and adjust diameter, if necessary
• Manage the allocation of wage staff across lines in line with the pack plan and labour availability, adjusting for absenteeism and throughput changes during the shift
• Assist with relevant administration and/or reporting for audit purposes
• Ensure adherence to relevant health & safety standards
• Management of BRCGS and relevant quality standards and procedures

Requirements

• Tertiary Qualification or relevant training in operations
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in a fresh produce packhouse or FMCG production environment, with at least 2–3 years in a Junior Management role
• In-depth knowledge of production and quality of fruit (apples and pears)
• Experience managing a team through Line Managers/Supervisors
• Sound computer knowledge (Vitrax and MS Office)