Production Supervisor- Packaging

Everestpackgroup; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A packaging company in Johannesburg is seeking a Supervisor with corrugated packaging experience. The ideal candidate will oversee operations, manage inventory, and support staff. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for this role. Join a dynamic team focused on providing high-quality service and meeting production demands.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory role within packaging (minimum 2 years).
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and conflict-management skills.
• Understanding of financial operations and standard business procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations and ensure team efficiency.
• Train and support staff for optimal performance.
• Manage inventory and ensure production meets standards.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory management

Quality Assurance

Supervising

Stock Take

Job description

Only apply if you have proven Corrugated Packaging experience.

General

Excellent time management skills and ensure to adhere to times stipulated on the Employee contract. Ensure you are neat and tidy and conduct yourself in a professional manner with all stakeholders. Adhere to all policies set out by the company and follow all processes and procedures of the company. Must have excellent communication skills, problem solving skills and conflict-management skills. Ensure product meets all required standards. Ensure efficient use of equipment. Ensure record keeping of all key documents and ensure paper trail is always maintained. Ensure the working area is neat, tidy, and safe at all times. Ensure time and attendance is accounted for and that action is taken for poor time and attendance. If necessary, you will be requested to work overtime to meet customer orders.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Must have worked in a Corrugated packaging line.
• Proven experience in managing a team.
• A team leader as well as a team player who can lead and sufficiently support management in day-to-day operations.
• The successful candidate will be efficient and customer service focused.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations.
• Train and support staff.
• Order and manage inventory.
• Manage team First to ensure that the production line-up is followed as provided by the Production Planner, secondly that the daily throughput requirements are met.
• Contribute to and monitor operational procedures, working practices and team performance.
• Monitor team to ensure processes and procedures always remain in line with business / brand standards.
• Plan, resource and organise the team to meet expected levels of customer demand.
• Actively support team members to maximise potential.
• Supervise the delivery of a quality service that supports overall business objectives.
• Collaborate with quality control, ink supplier, services, and other staff for effective production of work.
• Ensure that good discipline is maintained by actioning misconduct and ensuring the relevant paperwork is completed and submitted to HR.
• Constantly work to minimize waste, setup time and to maximize efficiency / performance.
• Identify and investigate issues inline and problem-solve these issues.Ensure that the machines operate at maximum efficiency by monitoring throughput speeds.
• Monitor the sequential job preparation by operators to reduce setup time.
• Monitor the stock requirements of the Works Order, this will entail issuing raw material, receipting finished product, and accounting for waste.
• Ensure good production flow, considering the various stages from overtime forms, raw materials, tooling, manufacturing, palletization, baling of waste, etc.

Basic Requirements

• Understand own supervisory role in motivating team to work according to business code and values to achieve business targets.
• Knowledge of financial operations of business.
• Must be knowledgeable of standard business operating procedures.
• Must know how to effectively organise and coordinate a team to provide the required level of service to meet customer demand.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in supervisory role within packaging.

Desired Skills

• Leadership.
• Supervisory management.
• Quality Assurance.
• Supervising.
• Stock Take.

Job Features

• Job Category Pride Pak