Team Leader Production Shift Supervisor

Avery Dennison; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Dennison in Roodepoort is seeking a Dispatch & Operations Supervisor to drive delivery accuracy, labeling, and packaging quality. You will manage stock, supervise drivers, and maintain TMS compliance while supporting productivity and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires strong Excel skills, 3–5 years in manufacturing, and experience leading teams. Proactive communication and safety adherence are essential in this on-site position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years’ experience in manufacturing.
• Experience leading teams at supervisory level (min 3 years).
• Knowledge of ELS and continuous improvement is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Meet daily delivery targets and ensure correct labeling and packaging of finished product.
• Adhere to documentation procedures and quality checks for deliveries.
• Operate and monitor Transport Management System and reconcile system vs. actual deliveries.
• Manage stock control including consumables, raw materials, and inventory counts.
• Supervise drivers, vehicle licensing, and regular vehicle servicing.
• Drive productivity improvements and optimize manpower usage with production systems.
• Coordinate with Dispatch Supervisor to ensure product quality and handle customer complaints effectively.

Skills

Excel

Report writing

Numerical skills

Excellent communication

Staff development

Problem solving

Education

Grade 12

Tools

MFGPro

Nautilus

Manhattan

SAP

Job description

Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and manufacturing company specializing in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labeling and functional materials. The company’s products, which are used in nearly every major industry, including pressure-sensitive materials for labels and graphic applications; tapes and other bonding solutions for industrial, medical and retail applications; tags, labels and embellishments for apparel; and radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions serving retail apparel and other markets. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company employs approximately 30,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2017 were $6.6 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com .

Job Description

OPERATIONAL FUNCTIONS:

DISPATCH FUNCTIONS

• Ensure that daily delivery targets are met
• Ensure correct labeling and packaging of the finished product
• Ensure that the correct procedure for handling deliveries is adhered to in respect of:
• The necessary quality checks have been done on selected consignments
• The correct documentation is issued
• Ensure Transport Management System is consistently followed
• Reconciliation of system versus actual deliveries daily
• Customer claims and collections completed according to Salesforce procedure

STOCK CONTROL

• Manage consumables for daily consumption
• Ensure that the correct procedure for handling raw materials is adhered to in respect of:
• Consumption
• Return to rack location
• Monitor and control master roll and slit stock by:
• Accurate cycle counts on an at least monthly basis
• Investigations done on inventory deviations, and the necessary supporting corrective action in terms of adjustments and investigations completed.
• Effectively control scrap:
• Implement a plan to re-evaluate products in hold and defect locations continuously
• Ensure scrap product is correctly and responsibly disposed off when necessary

Managing drivers and vehicles

• Ensuring vehicle licencing, driver's licenses and PDP renewals are in order
• Ensure that all vehicles are serviced as per vehicle specification
• Ensure that all vehicles are cleaned weekly
• Ensure daily inspections on delivery vehicles and forklifts. Report any deviations on the condition of the vehicles or equipment and action any repairs

PRODUCTIVITY:

• Ensure that daily production targets are met
• Ensure that slitter utilization is maximized
• Ensure that manpower is optimally deployed
• Continuously search for opportunities to increase productivity in conjunction with the Automated Recording System for Finishing System

QUALITY ASSURANCE:

• Ensuring product quality standards are upheld
• Corrective action in respect of discrepancies or non conformances
• Coordinate with the Dispatch Supervisor to oversee the final product quality
• Investigate customer complaints or product concerns and rectify the issues effectively

ELS:

• Actively identifying continuous improvement opportunities and implementations thereof.
• Proactively identifying and implementing manufacturing operational expenses reductions.
• Continuous focus on 5S.

EHS:

• Zero tolerance approach on basic PPE compliance
• Ensure that all Company Safety policies are adhered to at all times
• Constant Focus on reporting and corrective action on near misses, unsafe acts/conditions and behaviors
• Ongoing focus on safety improvements

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR ROLE:

• Aligning Performance for Success
• Building Partnership
• Coaching
• Customer Focus
• Decision-Making
• Facilitating change
• Initiating Action
• Managing conflict
• Planning and Organizing

Qualifications

Through knowledge and understanding of operations procedures and processes.

Computer Literacy- Microsoft office suite (Excel – Essential)

Warehouse Inventory Managements system experience (E.g. MFGPro/ Nautilus/ Manhattan/ SAP)

Excellent Communication skills-written and verbal

Ability to think proactively

Reliable, dependable and responsible

Report writing skills

Numerical skills

Medically fit

Accuracy

Identification of staff development needs.

Formal Qualifications:

Grade 12

3-5 years’ experience within the manufacturing industry

Minimum 3 years’ experience leading teams at Supervisory level

Knowledge and understanding of ELS and continuous improvement initiatives an advantage

Please note that if you have not heard from the HR Department within 30 days of this advert closing, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.

Additional Information

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.