Production Supervisor

Profile Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing company in East London is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead production teams and ensure safety, quality, and efficiency in operations. The ideal candidate should have over three years of experience in a similar environment, supervisory experience, and knowledge of ISO standards. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• 2+ years of experience supervising employees in a similar environment.
• Knowledge of ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO22001.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost in daily operations.
• Plan, assign, and direct work for production employees.
• Inspect finished product to meet quality specifications.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Interpersonal relations

Communication skills

Education

Grade 12

National Diploma in Production Supervisor / Management

Recognised Apprenticeship in Converting / Corrugator

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Production Supervisor

Required for a reputable company based in East London.

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• National Diploma in Production Supervisor / Management
• Recognised Apprenticeship in Converting / Corrugator preferable

Job Requirements

• ± 3 or more years of experience working in a manufacturing, production environment;
• ± 2 or more years of experience supervising employees within a manufacturing, production environment;
• Availability to work shift work and overtime when needed
• Knowledge of ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO22001
• Experience with computer applications such as: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)

Key Responsibilities

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
• Work closely with team members to provide a safe work environment. Make recommendations to improve safety, environmental and health of the entire facility;
• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the shift with constant emphasis on safety, quality, delivery and cost;
• Plan, assign and direct work for all hourly production employees; appraise performance and provide feedback as needed, assist in resolving complaints; hold employees accountable as needed; communicate issues and results on a daily basis;
• Responsible to maintain department visual controls, and continuous improvement methods to the manufacturing floor;
• Direct and execute daily production requirements;
• Meet or exceed productivity goals. Maintain waste generation at or below budgeted standard;
• Inspect the finished product to ensure quality specifications are met;
• Maintain full compliance of all policies; safety rules; housekeeping excellence;
• Ensure all production reporting is completed timely and accurately for each shift;
• Must possess problem solving/root cause analysis skills; leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to motivate teams to exceed expectation; communication, planning and organizations skills; sense of urgency and accountability; customer focus; ability to work effectively in cross functional team environment.
• Strong interpersonal relations and written communications skills
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the work place, follow safety rules, utilise appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator;
• Building effective teams to support continuous improvement;
• Conduct constructive production and safety meetings

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.