Production Shift Supervisor

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Shift allowances may apply

Training and development opportunities

Supportive and dynamic work enviroment

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, is seeking an experienced Production Shift Supervisor to oversee a shift’s production operations, ensuring targets for volume, quality and safety are met. You will lead a team of operators, manage daily activities and troubleshoot issues to maintain optimal workflow.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, a good grasp of manufacturing processes and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Production Supervisor or Shift Leader.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and quality control.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work shifts and manage a team under pressure.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• A relevant qualification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate production staff during assigned shifts.
• Ensure production targets are met efficiently and effectively.
• Monitor product quality and adherence to specifications during the shift.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Manage shift resources, including personnel, materials, and equipment.
• Troubleshoot operational problems and implement timely solutions.
• Maintain shift production reports and communicate performance to management.
• Provide training and guidance to production operators.
• Foster a positive and productive work environment.
• Ensure equipment is operated safely and maintained properly.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Relevant qualification

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a key player in the manufacturing industry located in Paarl, Western Cape , is seeking an experienced and diligent Production Shift Supervisor. This role is essential for overseeing production operations during a specific shift, ensuring that all targets for production volume, quality, and safety are met. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of production operators, managing daily activities, and troubleshooting any issues that arise to maintain optimal workflow. We are looking for a motivated individual with strong leadership qualities and a thorough understanding of manufacturing processes within the Paarl, Western Cape area. This position offers a great opportunity to contribute to a reputable company and develop your career in a hands‑on supervisory role.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of production staff during assigned shifts.
• Ensure that production targets are met efficiently and effectively.
• Monitor product quality and adherence to specifications throughout the shift.
• Implement and enforce all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Manage shift resources, including personnel, materials, and equipment.
• Troubleshoot operational problems and implement timely solutions.
• Maintain accurate shift production reports and communicate performance to management.
• Provide training and guidance to production operators.
• Foster a positive and productive work environment.
• Ensure equipment is operated safely and maintained properly.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Production Supervisor or Shift Leader in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and quality control.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work shifts and manage a team under pressure.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• A relevant qualification is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to work in a key industrial area of Paarl, Western Cape .
• Shift allowances may apply.
• Training and development opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.