Shift Supervisor

Serioplast Spa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in South Africa is seeking a Shift Supervisor to oversee production staff activities, ensuring production continuity and maintaining quality and hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will have strong team management skills, experience in machine handling, and technical knowledge to supervise operations. This is a full-time position with responsibilities ranging from coordinating team efforts to upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• Strong team management skills and ability to maintain discipline during shifts.
• Experience in machine handling and understanding production continuity.
• Technical knowledge for supervising operations and performing maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate team effectively and manage priorities during shifts.
• Monitor quality checks and cooperate with quality department.
• Ensure adherence to HSE standards and maintain workplace hygiene.

Job description

Overview

Boksburg, South Africa - Full Time. Manager / Supervisor. 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.

Responsibilities

• Team Management: Coordinates the team effectively, maintaining discipline during the shift, managing priorities, eliminating bottlenecks and training production staff on proper task execution.
• Machine Handling: Decides whether to start or stop machines based on specific circumstances (e.g., reduced staff, quality issues), prioritizing staff safety, product quality, and production continuity.
• Technical Operations: Supervise technical operations such as color changes, mold changes, blade, equipment, and line cleaning; assist in line set-up. Ensure startup meets quality standards, perform small repairs, and supervise ordinary maintenance.
• Quality Checks: Understands importance of continuous improvement; monitors production quality and cooperates with quality department.
• Production Documents & Report Writing: Fill out production documents, quality control sheets, record data; supervise completion of shift documents to ensure precise and timely traceability of production batches per company standards.
• HSE Standards: Follows and supervises application of safety rules according to company policies and regulations. Maintains order, organization, and cleanliness in all assigned areas, working in line with workplace hygiene practices, setting example for others.

Reporting

The Shift Supervisor reports to the Production Manager.