Public Health Biostatistician (Gauteng, Shift Work)

Universityinfo; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime opportunities

Provident fund

Career development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Our client in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks a proactive Production Line Supervisor to manage packaging operations on-site in a fast-paced FMCG setting. The role focuses on leading a team of operators, monitoring line performance, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

You will train staff, troubleshoot basic machinery, and coordinate scheduling and line allocation while driving continuous improvement initiatives to boost productivity and reduce waste.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a supervisory or team lead role in manufacturing or packaging.
• Experience operating and supervising packaging machinery.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate production line operators to meet daily targets.
• Monitor line performance and minimize downtime.
• Ensure adherence to quality and product specifications.
• Maintain a safe working environment and enforce safety procedures.
• Train new operators on operations, safety, and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot packaging equipment and coordinate with maintenance as needed.
• Schedule and allocate personnel across lines and shifts.
• Manage inventory of packaging materials.
• Lead daily production meetings to review performance.
• Drive continuous improvement to boost efficiency and reduce waste.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Team management

Communication

Tools

Packaging machinery

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a well-established manufacturer of consumer goods, is seeking a diligent and proactive Production Line Supervisor to manage their packaging operations in Vereeniging, Gauteng. This role is essential for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of packaging lines, meeting production targets, and upholding high standards of quality and safety. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a supervisory role within a fast-paced manufacturing or packaging environment. You will be responsible for leading a team of operators, monitoring line performance, troubleshooting issues, and implementing best practices to maximize productivity. This is a hands-on, on-site position critical to the success of the Vereeniging plant's output. Your dedication to operational excellence will be key to the team's success.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of production line operators to meet daily production targets.
• Monitor packaging line performance, ensuring efficiency and minimal downtime.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and product specifications for all packaged goods.
• Maintain a safe working environment by enforcing safety procedures and conducting regular safety checks.
• Train new operators on line operations, safety procedures, and quality standards.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of packaging machinery and elevate issues to maintenance as required.
• Manage the scheduling and allocation of personnel to different lines and shifts.
• Ensure proper inventory management of packaging materials.
• Conduct daily production meetings with the team to review performance and address concerns.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance line efficiency and reduce waste.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory or team lead role within a manufacturing or packaging environment.
• Proven experience in operating and supervising packaging machinery.
• Good understanding of production scheduling and workflow management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to train and motivate a team effectively.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting equipment issues.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
• Familiarity with GMP principles is an advantage.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Must be reliable and punctual, with a strong work ethic.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage or annual salary.
• Potential for overtime pay.
• Contributions to a provident fund.
• Opportunities for skills development and advancement within the company.
• A supportive team environment within a well-regarded manufacturing operation in Vereeniging, Gauteng.

About the Role

Our client, a prominent player in the FMCG sector, is looking for a motivated and experienced Production Line Supervisor