Shift Supervisor

Serioplast; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Serioplast in South Africa is seeking a Shift Supervisor for its plastics manufacturing operations. You will supervise and coordinate production staff to guarantee production continuity, product quality and hygiene, in line with company standards.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will manage safety, organize workflow, liaise with QA and warehouse, and document shift activities to ensure traceability and smooth handovers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Shift Supervisor in a plastics manufacturing company.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in EBM /SBM and IM technologies.
• Matric/ Grade 12.
• Tertiary qualification in manufacturing or production will be an advantage.
• Excellent in English - Read, Write, Speak and listen.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate production staff on the shift for continuity and quality.
• Handle priorities, eliminate bottlenecks and train staff on procedures.
• Ensure proper handovers and information flow between shifts.
• Collaborate with QA, warehouse and production manager to maintain hygiene and safety.
• Monitor quality checks and production documents for traceability.

Skills

Plastic molding

EBM/SBM/IM tech

Measuring instruments

Forklift operation

HSE knowledge

Leadership

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Matric/Grade 12

Tertiary manufacturing qualification (advantage)

Job description

SHIFT
SUPERVISOR - Plastics Manufacturing

The purpose of this position is to supervise and coordinate the production staff's activities to guarantee production continuity and product quality and hygiene, in accordance with company standards and procedures.

The Shift Supervisor reports to the Production Manager.

HSE STANDARDS:

• Follows and supervises the application of safety rules according to company policies and regulations.
• Maintains order, organization, and cleanliness in all assigned areas, working in line with correct workplace hygiene practices, with the aim to be an example to others.

TEAM MANAGEMENT:

• Coordinates the team effectively, maintaining discipline during the shift, managing priorities, eliminating bottlenecks and training production staff on how to execute their tasks properly.
• Follow-up on activities that the team has performed to ensure executive has done correctly.

COMMUNICATION and COOPERATION:

• Guarantees proper information sharing from one shift to the next, especially in case of relevant production issues.
• Cooperates with production manager, warehouse operator and quality controller to ensure production continuity, promote root‑cause investigation, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensures smooth integration and communication with other functions.

QUALITY CHECKS:

• Understands the importance of checks for continuous improvement, and therefore monitors production quality, cooperating with the quality department.

MACHINE HANDLING:

• Decides if it is necessary to start or stop the machines based on specific circumstances (reduced staff, quality issues, etc.), prioritizing staff safety, product quality and production continuity.
• Depending on the size of the shift and plant, the shift supervisor could be required to: supervise technical operations (e.g., color changes, mold changes; blade, equipment, and line cleaning; assisting in line set‑up) make sure that startups meet quality standards, perform small repairs, and supervise ordinary maintenance.*

PRODUCTION DOCUMENTS AND REPORT WRITING:

• Can fulfill production documents, quality control sheets, and record data. Supervises the completion of shift documents, to ensure precise and timely traceability of production batches as per company standards.

Technical Skills:

• Good knowledge of plastic molding technologies (EBM and/or SBM and/or IM) - Candidates with EBM experience will be given preference.
• Good applied knowledge of mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical and/or electronic systems
• Ability to operate manual and electric forklifts
• Good applied knowledge of measuring instruments and techniques
• Good applied knowledge of WCM standards
• Good knowledge of Health, Safety and Environment rules and practices

Personal Skills:

• Accountability. Accept responsibility for your actions. Be accountable for your results. Take ownership for your mistakes.
• Problem solving. Be analytic. Be frugal and avoid sophistication to get the job done without compromising on quality.
• Resilience and put passion in what you d o. Patience, tenacity and hard work allow you to reach your goals and positively respond to challenges. Never give up.
• Team Play. Build trust in your relationships and contribute to making the work environment positive and stable.
• Leadership. Spend your time and energy to ensure members of your team understand the importance of their work. Develop your team to reach greater and bigger goals and create our future leaders.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Shift Supervisor in a plastics manufacturing company
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in EBM /SBM and IM technologies
• Matric/ Grade 12
• Tertiary qualification in manufacturing or production will be an advantage
• Excellent in English - Read, Write, Speak and listen