Shift Supervisor

Join the dynamic team at Agriplas (Pty) Ltd, a leading manufacturer of irrigation equipment and a subsidiary of KAL Group Ltd, which is proudly listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). With over 40 years of expertise in water management solutions, Agriplas produces and distributes products such as drip irrigation, micro sprinklers, filters, fertilizer injector pumps, and wireless automation products tailored for the agricultural sector. With a growing focus on industrial water filtration, especially in the mining industry, we are a team with a growth mindset and a passion for customer service excellence.

Reporting to the Production Manager, the incumbent will be responsible to supervise and control shift production within one unit of a manufacturing operation. Ensures safe working conditions and that technical investigations on effectiveness are carried out. Ensures inventory levels are maintained within specific limits. Responsible for performing varied tasks relating to the manufacturing function where some initiative and basic training is required. Decisions based on past experience.

• Grade 12 certificate
• 2 years related experience within a supervisory capacity
• N3 – Engineering Certificate (Mechanical or Electrical)
• A PFSA Setters Certificate would be beneficial

• Supervise and control shift staff
• Maintain the manufacturing operation with relation to machines, materials and quality (OEE)
• Ensure that shift maintains output according to the production plan
• Ensure that all process and quality controls are done
• Maintain good communication with all departments (Management, Maintenance, QC and Admin)
• All reports must be done on time, neatly and accurately
• Ensure safe working conditions are maintained
• Ensure factory hygiene, housekeeping and safety practices are adhered to by all in the department, at all times

The incumbent would need to have the ability to progress and add continuous incremental value – having impact!

• Dealing with complexity
• Sound pragmatic judgement
• Self-awareness
• Achievement orientation

As part of the KAL Group Ltd – a diversified JSE-listed retail group that operates in agricultural retail, fuel & convenience, and manufacturing markets – you will join a group of companies with more than 270 operating units across South Africa and Namibia.

You will have an opportunity to grow your career and thrive in an accelerating performance environment that values resilience and customer service, and embraces communication, alignment, and relationships. We are committed to providing our employees with opportunities within the KAL Group Ltd to take on new challenges.

If this excites you, learn more about Agriplas (Pty) Ltd and KAL Group Ltd here: www.kalgroup.co.za/careers/life-at-kal-group