Production Supervisor

JustTheJob.co.za; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Gauteng is seeking a Production Supervisor to manage and oversee production processes, ensuring safety and quality standards are consistently met. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years’ experience in a packaging environment and will be responsible for maintaining efficient production flow and addressing any issues that arise. This full-time role requires effective team management and adherence to production plans.

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years of experience in a packaging environment.
• Ability to ensure quality standards are met.
• Experience in monitoring and maintaining equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversees production process and ensures safety standards.
• Monitors product quality and achieves production targets.
• Communicates effectively with team and management.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Conflict Management

Job description

Production Supervisor - Ormonde, Gauteng

Full job description

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and directing the execution of the production process. The role requires meeting production requirements (throughput, quality, and waste reduction), while adhering to Health and Safety standards and maintaining good housekeeping.

The key responsibilities include:

1. Ensuring safe working conditions for the team.
2. Monitoring product quality to meet standards.
3. Ensuring the production lineup follows the plan and daily throughput targets are met, with detailed reports if not.
4. Maintaining good production flow across all stages, including overtime forms, raw materials, tooling, manufacturing, palletization, and waste baling.
5. Maintaining discipline by addressing misconduct and completing relevant paperwork.
6. Maximizing machine efficiency by monitoring throughput speeds.
7. Accurately capturing data in Abaca and completing work order analysis.
8. Ensuring team members perform their duties and adhere to policies and procedures.
9. Maintaining equipment and ensuring the workspace is neat, tidy, and safe.
10. Monitoring stock requirements, issuing raw materials, receipting finished goods, and accounting for waste.
11. Reducing setup times through effective job preparation.
12. Minimizing waste and setup time, and maximizing efficiency and performance.
13. Identifying, investigating, and solving issues promptly.
14. Communicating issues and deviations effectively to management.
15. Meeting business targets and providing insights when targets are not achieved.
16. Collaborating with quality control, suppliers, and other staff for effective production.
17. Managing time effectively and adhering to scheduled times.
18. Maintaining professionalism and appearance at all times.
19. Following company policies and procedures.
20. Possessing excellent communication, problem-solving, and conflict management skills.
21. Ensuring products meet all quality standards.
22. Using equipment efficiently and maintaining records of key documents.
23. Managing attendance and working overtime if required to meet customer orders.
24. Having at least 2-3 years of experience in a packaging environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: R25,000 - R27,000 per month

Work Location: In person